Medium 2 (Penassay Base Agar) 250g for microbiological antibiotic potency testing

Antibiotic Medium No. 2 – Penassay Base Agar for Antibiotic Potency Testing

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Product Overview

Antibiotic Medium No. 2, also known as Penassay Base Agar, is a dehydrated solid culture medium developed for microbiological determination of antibiotic potency.
The balanced formulation supports reliable growth conditions required for agar diffusion and related antibiotic assay methods.

Supplied in powder form, this medium offers consistent quality, convenient preparation, and long-term stability, making it suitable for routine use in microbiology laboratories.


Key Features

  • Designed for microbiological antibiotic potency testing

  • Solid agar medium suitable for diffusion-based assays

  • Dehydrated powder for easy storage and preparation

  • Consistent performance for laboratory analysis

  • Suitable for routine quality control and research applications


Applications

  • Antibiotic potency determination

  • Microbiological assay of antibiotics

  • Quality control testing

  • Laboratory research and analysis

✅ Product Specifications

  • Product Name: Antibiotic Medium No. 2
  • Alternative Name: Penassay Base Agar
  • Form: Dehydrated powder
  • Package Size: 250 g / bottle
  • Storage Condition: Room temperature
  • Shelf Life: 3 years
  • Final pH (25°C): 6.6 ± 0.1

✅ Composition (per liter)

ComponentQuantity
Peptone6.0 g
Yeast Extract3.0 g
Beef Extract1.5 g
Agar15.0 g

✅ Preparation Instructions

  1. Suspend 25.5 g of the product in 1 liter of distilled or deionized water.
  2. Heat to boiling until completely dissolved.
  3. Dispense into suitable containers.
  4. Sterilize at 121°C for 15 minutes or 115°C for 30 minutes.
  5. After sterilization, mix well.
  6. Allow to cool and store for use.

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