Tryptone Soya Agar (TSA) 500grams

Oxoid™ Tryptone Soya Agar (TSA) (500g) is a versatile, general-purpose solid medium designed for the cultivation and isolation of a wide range of microorganisms. It is commonly used in clinical, pharmaceutical, food, and environmental microbiology for general microbiological analysis and sterility testing.

Key Features:

• Form: Dehydrated powder
• Weight: 500g
• Application: Isolation and cultivation of a wide variety of bacteria and fungi; ideal for sterility testing and microbial enumeration
• Composition: Contains tryptone and soya peptone as nitrogen sources, with agar to solidify the medium and provide a surface for microbial growth
• Preparation: Suspend 40g in 1 liter of distilled water, mix thoroughly, and autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes
• Yield: Approximately 12.5 liters of prepared medium
• Storage: Store the dehydrated medium at 10–30°C, protected from moisture and light
• Compliance: Suitable for use in microbiological quality control, sterility testing, and general microbial analysis in clinical, food, and pharmaceutical laboratories.

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