Description
Oxoid™ Thioglycollate Medium (500g) is a general-purpose, enriched medium used for the cultivation of both aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms. It is commonly used for sterility testing and in the isolation of fastidious organisms that require low-oxygen conditions.
Key Features:
- Form: Dehydrated powder
- Weight: 500g
- Application: Cultivation of a wide range of microorganisms, including aerobic, anaerobic, and facultative bacteria; used for sterility testing and enrichment of fastidious organisms
- Composition: Contains thioglycollic acid as a reducing agent to maintain an anaerobic environment; also enriched with nutrients, including peptones and sodium chloride, to support microbial growth
- Preparation: Suspend 37g in 1 liter of distilled water, mix thoroughly, and autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 13.5 liters of prepared medium
- Storage: Store the dehydrated medium at 10–30°C, protected from moisture and light
- Compliance: Suitable for use in sterility testing, microbiological analysis, and cultivation of both aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms in clinical, pharmaceutical, and food industries.