ANTIBIOTIC ASSAY MEDIUM NO.10 POLYMYXIN SEED AGAR (DOUBLE PACK) - (Part I) & (Part II) is supplied by TM MEDIA. It is used for assay of Polymyxin-B, Carbenicillin, Colistin and Colistimethate Sodium.Combination of tryptone and soya peptone provide essential nutrients for the growth of test organisms. Dextrose provides the carbon source, enhances the growth of test organim. Phosphates in the medium enhances buffering action and sodium chloride maintains osmotic equilibrium. Polymixins are reported to have slow diffusion in agar giving smaller zone of inhibition.

Product features:-

• Appearance -Cream to yellow homogeneous free flowing powder
• Gelling -Firm,comparable with 1.2% Agar gel.
• Colour and Clarity of prepared medium -Medium amber coloured clear to very slightly opalescent gel forms in Petri plates.
• pH -7.10-7.30
• Storage temperature - Below 30 deg C

Product specifications:-

• Product Name -ANTIBIOTIC ASSAY MEDIUM NO. 10
• Brand Name - TM MEDIA
• Quantity - 500gm
• Catalogue Number - TM021