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Salt Polymyxin Broth Base
Enrichment#CC293D
Intended Use
Used for detection and enumeration of Vibrio species.
Composition
| Ingredients | g/L |
|---|---|
| Tryptone | 10.000 |
| Yeast extract | 3.000 |
| Sodium chloride | 20.000 |
| Final pH (at 25°C) | 8.8±0.2 |
Formula adjusted, standardized to suit performance parameters
Directions
Suspend 16.5 grams in 500 ml purified/distilled water. Heat if necessary 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 rehydrated contents of one vial of PolyB Selective Supplement (FD003). Mix well and dispense into sterile tubes or flasks as desired.
Principle And Interpretation
Vibrios are fairly easy to isolate from both clinical and environmental material, though some species may require growth factors and/or vitamins. Salt Polymyxin Broth is formulated as per the recommendation of APHA (1). Tryptone and yeast extract provide nitrogenous compounds, carbon, sulphur, trace elements, long chain amino acids and vitamin B complex, essential for the growth. Polymyxin B sulphate inhibits gram-positive organisms.
Type of Specimen
Clinical sample: faeces; Food samples; Water samples.
Specimen Collection and Handling
Weigh 50 grams of sample into a blender. Add 450 ml phosphate buffer saline dilution water and blend for 1 minute at 8000 rpm. This constitutes 1:10 dilution. Prepare 1:100, 1:1000, 1:10000 dilutions or higher, if necessary, in PCB. Inoculate 3 x 10 ml portion of the 1 : 10 dilutions into 3 tubes containing 10 ml of enrichment broth i.e. Salt Polymyxin Broth Base-2x concentration. This represents the 1 gram portion. Similarly inoculate 3 x 1 ml of dilutions into 10 ml of single strength Salt Polymyxin Broth Base. Incubate tubes at 35 ± 2°C for 24 hours.
After incubation a loopful is subcultured on solid medium such as TCBS Agar (M189) for further studies. V. parahaemolyticus appears as round, green or bluish colonies, 2-3 mm in diameter while V. cholerae forms yellow coloured colonies. After use, contaminated materials must be sterilized by autoclaving before discarding.
Warning and Precautions
In Vitro diagnostic use. For professional use only. 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 clinical specimens. Safety guidelines may be referred in individual safety data sheets.
Limitations
- Subculturing on solid media is required for further studies.
- Further serological and biochemical testing is required for complete 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 homogeneous free flowing powder
Colour and Clarity of prepared medium: Light yellow coloured clear solution without any precipitate
Reaction: Reaction of 3.3% w/v aqueous solution at 25°C. pH : 8.8±0.2
pH: 8.60-9.00
Cultural Response
Cultural characteristics observed after an incubation at 35-37°C for 24-48 hours with added PolyB Selective Supplement (FD003).
| Organism | Inoculum (CFU) | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Vibrio cholerae ATCC 14035 | 50-100 | luxuriant |
| Vibrio parahaemolyticus ATCC 17802 | 50-100 | luxuriant |
Storage and Shelf Life
Store between 10-30°C in a tightly closed container and the prepared medium at 15-30°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 clinical sample must be decontaminated and disposed of in accordance with current laboratory techniques (2,3).
| Product Name | Salt Polymyxin Broth Base |
|---|---|
| SKU | M821 |
| Product Type | Regular |
| Physical Form | Powder |
| Origin | Animal |
| Packaging type | HDPE |
| References | 1. Isenberg, H.D. Clinical Microbiology Procedures Handbook 2nd Edition. |
| Customized Product Available | No |







