Amies Transport Medium Without Charcoal – 250g | Pathogen Sample Collection & Preservation

Overview
Amies Transport Medium without charcoal is designed for the collection, transportation, and preservation of pathogenic bacterial specimens. Its balanced formulation helps maintain specimen viability during transit without promoting bacterial growth, making it ideal for microbiology laboratories, clinical diagnostics, and research applications.

Key Features

• Without Charcoal – Reduces interference with downstream testing and culture results.

• Reliable Sample Preservation – Maintains viability of pathogenic microorganisms during transport.

• High-Quality Formulation – Optimized pH (7.3 ± 0.1 at 25 °C) for microbial stability.

• Easy Preparation – Dissolves completely and sterilizes under standard autoclave conditions.

• Suitable for Various Pathogens – Supports clinical, veterinary, and research use.

Composition (per Liter)

• Sodium chloride: 3.0 g

• Sodium hydrogen phosphate: 1.15 g

• Potassium dihydrogen phosphate: 0.2 g

• Potassium chloride: 0.2 g

• Sodium thioglycollate: 1.0 g

• Calcium chloride: 0.1 g

• Magnesium chloride: 0.1 g

• Agar: 7.5 g

Preparation Instructions

1. Weigh 13.25 g of this medium and add to 1 L of distilled or deionized water.

2. Heat to boiling until completely dissolved.

3. Dispense into appropriate containers.

4. Autoclave at 121 °C for 15 minutes.

5. Gently mix while cooling to ensure even distribution, then allow to solidify before use.

Applications

• Pathogenic bacterial sample collection and transport

• Clinical microbiology testing

• Public health and epidemiological studies

• Veterinary microbiological diagnostics

Package Size

• 250 g powder medium