Sabouraud Dextrose (SabDex) Agar Plates, USP Grade, Irradiated

Available in two formulations to meet diverse testing requirements, the standard Sabouraud Dextrose Agar provides optimal acidic pH and high dextrose content for selective fungal cultivation, while the Lecithin and Tween® 80 formulation incorporates neutralizing agents for detection and enumeration of fungi from environmental sources where residual disinfectants may be present. Both formulations are manufactured according to United States Pharmacopoeia specifications, ensuring compliance with international pharmaceutical testing standards including European Pharmacopoeia (EP) and Japanese Pharmacopoeia (JP) harmonized requirements. The gamma irradiation sterilization process guarantees complete sterility without compromising media performance, eliminating the risk of pre-existing contamination during pharmaceutical environmental monitoring, product testing, and quality control applications. The acidic pH of approximately 5.6 inhibits most bacterial growth while promoting fungal recovery, making these plates essential for pharmaceutical microbiology, cosmetics testing, and any operation requiring selective fungal isolation following USP protocols. This product is intended for laboratory testing applications and is not designed for the diagnosis of human disease.

Features:

• USP-compliant irradiated medium for fungi (yeast and mold) detection and cultivation
• Available with or without Lecithin and Tween® 80 for disinfectant neutralization
• Meets harmonized USP/EP/JP standards for non-sterile product examination
• Gamma irradiation ensures guaranteed sterility without compromising performance
• Acidic pH selectively promotes fungal growth while inhibiting bacteria
• High dextrose content supports pathogenic and non-pathogenic fungi
• Suitable for pharmaceutical environmental monitoring and product testing
• Not intended for diagnosis of human disease