Mueller Hinton Agar is supplied by the company, HIMEDIA.

This is a ready to use solid Mueller Hinton Agarthat comes in glass bottle. This Mueller Hinton Agaris recommended for determination of susceptibility of microorganisms to antimicrobial agents isolated from clinical samples. This productdoes not need sterilization as it is pre-sterilized.

Product specifications:

• Catalog number:SM173-5X100ML
• Brand: HIMEDIA
• Quantity: Pack of 5x100ml

Product composition:in gm/L

• HM infusion B from #: 300.000
• Acicase ##: 17.500
• Starch: 1.500
• Agar: 17.000
• Final pH ( at 25C): 7.30.1

Product features:

• Colour: Light amber coloured medium
• Quantity : 100 ml of medium in glass bottle
• Reaction: 7.20-7.40
• Sterility test: Passes release criteria
• Cultural response:Cultural characteristics observed after incubation at 30-35C for 18 -24 hours for bacterial cultures. For testing S.pneumoniae : The medium was supplemented with 5% Sheep blood and incubated at 35C for 16-18 hours at 5% CO2 For testing H.influenaze : The medium was supplemented with 5g/l of Yeast extract & 2 vials /l of Haemophilus Growth Supplement (FD117 containing 15 mg/l of Haematin + 15 mg/l of NAD) and incubated at 35C for 20-24 hours at 5% CO2
• Antibiotic Sensitivity test: Various discs were tested for standard ATCC strains and zone of inhibition were measured after an incubation 30-35C for 18 hours. (As per the latest CLSI Protocol M6 & Standards as per the current CLSI M100)
• Thymine/Thymidine Content: The zones for these discs are indicative of the Thymine/Thymidine content of the medium.
• Storage and Shelf Life: On receipt store between 15-25C Use before expiry date on the label. Product performance is best if used within stated expiry period.