Cary-Blair Transport Medium Powder

Cary-Blair Transport Medium is a dehydrated, semi-solid transport medium formulated for the collection, transport, and short-term preservation of pathogenic microorganisms, especially enteric pathogens.

The medium features a high pH and reduced nutrient content, which helps maintain microbial viability while minimizing overgrowth during specimen transport from collection sites to microbiology laboratories.

⚠ For laboratory and research use only. Not for therapeutic or clinical treatment use.

🔬 Intended Use

• Collection of pathogenic microorganism specimens

• Transport of clinical and environmental samples

• Temporary preservation prior to microbiological examination

📦 Product Specifications

• Product Name: Cary-Blair Transport Medium

• English Name: Cary-Blair Transport Medium

• Physical Form: Dehydrated powder

• Package Size: 250 g / bottle

• Storage Condition: Room temperature (RT)

• Shelf Life: 3 years

🧪 Medium 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

Final pH: 8.4 ± 0.1 (25 °C)

⚗️ Preparation Instructions

1. Suspend 12.7 g of the powder in 1 L of distilled or deionized water.

2. Heat to boiling with stirring until completely dissolved.

3. Dispense into suitable containers.

4. Sterilize at 121 °C for 15 minutes.

5. Allow to cool slightly, gently mix, and let solidify.

6. Store prepared medium for use.

📦 Storage & Stability

• Store dehydrated medium at room temperature

• Protect from moisture and light

• Keep container tightly closed