Potato Dextrose Agar Dehydrated Culture Media

PDA's rich nutritional base comes from a combination of potato extract and dextrose, providing the ideal environment for luxuriant fungal growth. The medium conforms to Harmonized USP/EP/JP performance requirements, making it an essential tool for pharmaceutical and clinical laboratories. It is specifically recommended for the preparation of the Aspergillus brasiliensis test strain, showcasing its reliability and versatility for regulated applications.

Please note: This product is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions in humans.

Features:

• Used for the cultivation and maintenance of fungi
• Nutritionally rich base from potato extract and dextrose
• Encourages mold sporulation and pigment production
• Conforms to Harmonized USP/EP/JP performance requirements
• Specifically recommended for preparing the Aspergillus brasiliensis test strain

Specifications:

• Brand: Neogen® Culture Media
• Analyte: Aspergillus brasiliensis
• Platform: Dehydrated Culture Media
• Mass: 500 g
• Formula (per liter): Potato Extract (4.0 g), Dextrose (20.0 g), Agar (15.0 g)
• Preparation: Suspend 39 g of medium in one liter of purified water, heat to dissolve, and autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes

Cross Reference:

• Acumedia: Potato Dextrose Agar (7149)
• BD / Difco: 213400
• BD / BBL: 211550
• Oxoid: CM0139
• Merck: 1.1013