Cary-Blair Transport Medium – 250g | Pathogen Sample Collection & Preservation
Overview
Cary-Blair Transport Medium is specifically formulated for the collection, transportation, and preservation of pathogenic bacterial specimens. With its alkaline pH (8.4 ± 0.1 at 25 °C) and balanced composition, this medium maintains the viability of microorganisms during transit without encouraging overgrowth. It is widely used in clinical microbiology, public health surveillance, and research laboratories.
Key Features
Effective Pathogen Preservation – Maintains bacterial viability during transport.
Alkaline pH for Stability – Ideal for enteric pathogens and delicate bacterial strains.
High-Quality Composition – Provides optimal conditions for pathogenic samples.
Easy to Prepare – Dissolves easily and sterilizes under standard autoclave conditions.
Versatile Applications – Suitable for clinical, research, and veterinary microbiology.
Composition (per Liter)
Sodium chloride: 5.0 g
Sodium hydrogen phosphate: 1.1 g
Sodium thioglycollate: 1.5 g
Calcium chloride: 0.09 g
Agar: 5.0 g
Preparation Instructions
Weigh 12.7 g of the medium powder and add to 1 L of distilled or deionized water.
Heat to boiling until fully dissolved.
Dispense into appropriate containers.
Autoclave at 121 °C for 15 minutes.
Gently mix while cooling to ensure even distribution, then allow to solidify before use.
Applications
Pathogenic bacterial specimen collection and transport
Clinical microbiology laboratories
Epidemiological and public health studies
Veterinary pathogen transport and storage
Package Size & Storage
250 g powder medium per bottle
Shelf life: 3 years under normal temperature storage
