ANTIBIOTIC ASSAY MEDIUM F is supplied by TM MEDIA. It is used for microbiological assay of Amphotericin B and Nystatin using Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Candida tropicalis. Antibiotic assay Medium F is recommended for the microbiological assay of Nystatin and Amphotericin B using Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Candida tropicalis. It is recommended by European Pharmacopoeia and British Pharmacopoeia. Freshly prepared plates should be used for antibiotic assays. Test organisms are inoculated in sterile seed agar cooled to 40-45 deg C and spread evenly over the surface of solidified base agar. After incubation, the concentration of the antibiotic being assayed is determined by measuring the zone of inhibition obtained, with that of the reference standard antibiotic.

Product features:-

• Appearance -Cream to yellow homogeneous free-flowing powder Gelling -Firm, comparable with 2.35% Agar gel.
• Colour and Clarity of prepared medium -Light yellow coloured clear to slightly opalescent gel forms in Petri plates Reaction
• pH -5.80-6.20
• Storage temperature - Below 30 deg C

Product specifications:-

• Product Name -ANTIBIOTIC ASSAY MEDIUM F
• Brand Name - TM MEDIA
• Quantity - 500gm
• Catalogue Number - TM1968