Oxoid™ OGYE Agar 500g

Oxoid™ OGYE Agar (500g) is a selective and differential medium used for the isolation and enumeration of Candida and other yeasts from clinical, food, and environmental samples. The medium contains a combination of glucose and other nutrients that promote yeast growth, while the addition of oxytetracycline inhibits the growth of most bacterial species. This makes OGYE Agar ideal for the selective isolation of yeasts in mixed cultures, allowing for easy differentiation based on colony morphology.

Key Features:

• Form: Dehydrated powder
• Weight: 500g
• Application: Isolation and enumeration of Candida species and other yeasts from clinical, food, and environmental samples
• Composition: Contains glucose for yeast growth, oxytetracycline to inhibit bacterial contamination, and other essential nutrients for optimal yeast proliferation
• Preparation: Suspend 26g of the dehydrated medium in 1 litre of distilled water, mix thoroughly, and autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes
• Yield: Approximately 19.2 litres of prepared medium
• Storage: Store the dehydrated medium at 10–30°C, protected from moisture and light
• Compliance: Suitable for use in microbiological testing protocols for the selective isolation of yeasts in clinical and food microbiology

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