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Intended Use
Recommended for the detection of fermentation reactions of anaerobic microorganisms.
Composition**
| Ingredients | Gms / Litre |
|---|---|
| Biopeptone | 16.000 |
| HM peptone B # | 4.000 |
| Sodium chloride | 5.000 |
| Agar | 15.000 |
| Final pH (at 25°C) | 7.2±0.2 |
**Formula adjusted, standardized to suit performance parameters
# Equivalent to Beef extract
Directions
Suspend 40.0 grams in 1000 ml purified / distilled water. Heat to boiling to dissolve the medium completely. Sterilize by autoclaving at 15 lbs pressure (121°C) for 15 minutes. Cool to 45-50°C and aseptically add 5-7% sterile defibrinated horse blood. Mix well before pouring.
Principle And Interpretation
A simple and sensitive technique for the determination of fermentation reactions of non sporing anaerobes have been described by Phillips (3). Non-sporing anaerobes are a heterogeneous group of opportunistic pathogens that are a normal flora of skin and mucosal membranes. Biopeptone and HM peptone B in the medium provides nitrogen, chloride and other nutrients necessary to support bacterial growth. Sodium is an essential ion and helps in maintaining the osmotic balance of the medium. Agar is the solidifying agent.
Type of specimen
Food samples
Specimen Collection and Handling:
For food samples, follow appropriate techniques for sample collection and processing as per guidelines (4). After use, contaminated materials must be sterilized by autoclaving before discarding.
Warning and Precautions :
Read the label before opening the container. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/ face protection. Follow good microbiological lab practices while handling specimens and culture. Standard precautions as per established guidelines should be followed while handling specimens. Safety guidelines may be referred in individual safety data sheets.
Limitations :
- Individual organisms differ in their growth requirement and may show variable growth patterns on the medium.
- Further biochemical and serological tests must be carried out for further identification.
Performance and Evaluation
Performance of the medium is expected when used as per the direction on the label within the expiry period when stored at recommended temperature.
Quality Control
Appearance
Cream to yellow coloured homogeneous free flowing powder
Gelling
Firm, comparable with 1.5% Agar gel
Colour and Clarity of prepared medium
Yellow coloured clear to slightly opalescent gel forms in Petri plates.
Reaction
Reaction of 4.0% w/v aqueous solution at 25°C. pH: 7.2±0.2
pH
7.00-7.40
Cultural Response
Cultural characteristics observed after an incubation at 35-37°C for 18-48 hours.
| Organism | Inoculum (CFU) | Growth | Recovery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clostridium perfringens ATCC 13124 (00007*) | 50-100 | luxuriant | >=50% |
| Clostridium sporogenes ATCC 11437 | 50-100 | luxuriant | >=50% |
Key: *Corresponding WDCM numbers.
Storage and Shelf Life
Store between 10-30°C in a tightly closed container and the prepared medium at 2-8°C. Use before expiry date on the label. On opening, product should be properly stored dry, after tightly capping the bottle in order to prevent lump formation due to the hygroscopic nature of the product. Improper storage of the product may lead to lump formation. Store in dry ventilated area protected from extremes of temperature and sources of ignition. Seal the container tightly after use. Product performance is best if used within stated expiry period.
Disposal
User must ensure safe disposal by autoclaving and/or incineration of used or unusable preparations of this product. Follow established laboratory procedures in disposing of infectious materials and material that comes into contact with sample must be decontaminated and disposed of in accordance with current laboratory techniques (1,2).
Reference
- Isenberg, H.D. Clinical Microbiology Procedures Handbook 2nd Edition.
- Jorgensen, J.H., Pfaller, M.A., Carroll, K.C., Funke, G., Landry, M.L., Richter, S.S and Warnock., D.W. (2015) Manual of Clinical Microbiology, 11th Edition. Vol. 1.
- Phillips KD. 1976, J Appl Bacteriol.41(2):325-8.
- Salfinger Y., and Tortorello M.L., 2015, Compendium of Methods for the Microbiological Examination of Foods, 5th Ed., American Public Health Association, Washington, D.C.
| Product Name | Anaerobic Fermentation Medium Base |
|---|---|
| SKU | M978 |
| Product Type | Regular |
| Physical Form | Powder |
| Origin | Animal |
| Packaging type | HDPE |
| References | 1. Phillips KD. 1976, J Appl Bacteriol.41(2):325-8. |
| Customized Product Available | No |
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