HiEncap™ Luria Agar

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For cultivation and maintenance of Escherichia coli in molecular biology.


Intended Use

Recommended for cultivation and maintenance of Escherichia coli in molecular biology.

Composition

Ingredients Gms / Litre
Tryptone 10.000
Yeast extract 5.000
Sodium chloride 5.000
Agar 15.000
Final pH (at 25°C) 7.0±0.2

Formula adjusted, standardized to suit performance parameters

Directions

Each capsule contains 8.75 grams of medium. Suspend 1 capsule in 250 ml (4 capsules in 1000ml) distilled or purified 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 Mix well and pour into sterile Petri plates.

Principle And Interpretation

Luria Agar is prepared as described by Lennox (4) for cultivation and maintenance of recombinant strains of Escherichia coli. The media is generally used for molecular and genetic studies, because of its nutritive capacity and simple composition, which can be easily altered as per specific requirements. The medium is nutritionally rich for the growth of pure cultures of recombinant strains. Strains which are generally derived from Escherichia coli K12 are deficient in Vitamin B synthesis and are further modified by specific mutation to create auxotrophic strains that are unable to grow on nutritionally deficient media. Tryptone provides peptides and peptones while Vitamin B complex is provided by yeast extract. Sodium chloride provides sodium ions for the membrane transport and maintains osmotic equilibrium of the medium.

Type of specimen

Isolated Microorganisms

Specimen Collection and Handling

For samples follow appropriate techniques for handling specimens as per established guidelines (2,3). 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 :

  • This medium is general purpose medium and does not support the growth of fastidious organism

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: Gelatin capsule containing cream to yellow coloured granular media

Gelling: Firm, comparable with 1.5% Agar gel

Colour and Clarity of prepared medium: Yellow to amber coloured clear to slightly opalescent gel forms in Petri plates

Quantity: Each capsule contains 8.75 grams sufficient for 250ml media.

Reaction: Reaction of 3.5% w/v aqueous solution at 25°C. pH: 7.0±0.2

pH: 6.80-7.20

Cultural Response

Cultural characteristics observed after an incubation at 35-37°C for 18-24 hours

Organism Inoculum (CFU) Growth Recovery
Escherichia coli ATCC 23724 50-100 luxuriant >=70%
Escherichia coli ATCC 25922 (00013*) 50-100 luxuriant >=70%
Escherichia coli DH5 alpha MTCC 1652 50-100 luxuriant >=70%

Key: *Corresponding WDCM numbers.

Storage and Shelf Life

Store between 10-30°C in a tightly closed container and the prepared medium at 20-30°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 (2,3).

More Information
Product Name HiEncap™ Luria Agar
SKU EC557CCL
Product Type HiEncap™
Physical Form Granulated Media in Gelatin Capsule
Origin Animal
Packaging type HDPE Jar
References 1.Lennox E.S., 1955, Transduction of Linked Genetic Characters of the host by bacteriophage P1., Virology, 1:190.
2.Atlas R.M., 1993, Handbook of Microbiological Media, Ed. by Parks L., CRC Press, Inc
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