Key Features
- Dehydrated soybean-casein digest agar medium
- Designed for antibiotic potency determination
- Suitable for agar diffusion assays
- USP-referenced formulation
- Consistent and reproducible performance
- Easy preparation and extended shelf life
Applications
- Microbiological antibiotic potency testing
- Agar diffusion bioassays
- Pharmaceutical and microbiology quality control
✅ Product Specifications
- Product Name: Antibiotic Medium No. 36
- Alternative Name: Soybean-Casein Digest Agar Medium
- Form: Dehydrated powder
- Package Size: 250 g / bottle
- Storage Condition: Room temperature
- Shelf Life: 3 years
- Reference Standard: USP
- Final pH (25°C): 7.3 ± 0.1
✅ Composition (per liter)
| Component | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Peptone | 15.0 g |
| Peptic Digest of Soybean | 5.0 g |
| Sodium Chloride | 5.0 g |
| Agar | 15.0 g |
All components are fully listed as provided. No functional descriptions added.
✅ Preparation Instructions
- Suspend 40.0 g of the product in 1,000 mL of distilled or purified water.
- Mix well and heat with frequent agitation until completely dissolved.
- Dispense into suitable containers.
- Sterilize in an autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes.
- Allow to cool before use.