Violet Red Bile Glucose Agar, Granulated

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Recommended for detection and enumeration of Enterobacteriaceae from pharmaceutical products in accordance with the microbial limit testing by harmonized methodology of USP/EP/BP/JP/IP.


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Intended use

Recommended for detection and enumeration of Enterobacteriaceae from pharmaceutical products in accordance with the microbial limit testing by harmonized methodology of USP/EP/BP/JP/IP .

Composition**

Ingredients g/L
Yeast extract 3.000
Gelatin peptone # 7.000
Bile salts 1.500
Sodium chloride 5.000
Glucose monohydrate 10.000
Agar 15.000
Neutral red 0.030
Crystal violet 0.002
pH after heating (at 25°C) 7.4±0.2

**Formula adjusted, standardized to suit performance parameters

# Pancreatic digest of gelatin

Directions

Suspend 40.62 grams (the equivalent weight of dehydrated medium per litre) in 1000 ml purified /distilled water. Heat to boiling to dissolve the medium completely. DO NOT HEAT IN AN AUTOCLAVE. Cool to 45 - 50°C. Mix well and pour into sterile Petri plates.

Principle And Interpretation

Violet Red Bile Glucose Agar is a selective medium recommended for detection and enumeration of Enterobacteriaceae especially the bile tolerant gram negative bacteria in accordance with the test for specified organisms by harmonized methodology of USP/EP/BP/JP/IP (1-5) from non-sterile products and pharmaceutical preparations. Gelatin peptone and yeast extract provide nitrogenous, carbonaceous compounds, long chain amino acids, vitamins and other nutrients essential for bacterial metabolism. This media is selective due to presence of the inhibitors; bile salts and crystal violet for inhibiting gram positive organisms especially Staphylococci and gram negative organisms respectively. Neutral red is an indicator that helps to detect glucose fermentation. Glucose fermenting produce red colonies with pink-red halos in the presence of neutral red. Sodium chloride maintains the osmotic equilibrium in the medium. The red colour is due to absorption of neutral red and a subsequent colour change of the dye when the pH of medium falls below 6.8.

Type of specimen

Pharmaceutical samples.

Specimen Collection and Handling

For pharmaceutical samples, follow appropriate techniques for sample collection, processing as per guidelines (1-5). 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

  • Though the medium is for selective isolation of Enterobacteriaceae, further biochemical and serological testing must be carried out for further confirmation.
  • Over incubation may result in reverting of reaction.

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

Light yellow to pinkish beige coloured granular medium

Gelling

Firm,comparable with 1.5% Agar gel.

Colour and Clarity of prepared medium

Reddish purple coloured clear to slightly opalescent gel forms in Petri plates.

pH

7.20-7.60

Growth Promotion Test

Growth Promotion is carried out in accordance with the harmonized method of USP/EP/BP/JP. Cultural response was observed after an incubation at 30-35°C for 18-24 hours. Recovery rate is considered as 100% for bacteria growth on Soyabean Casein Digest Agar.

Growth promoting properties

Growth of microorganism comparable to that previously obtained with previously tested and approved lot of medium occurs at the specified temperature for not more than the shortest period of time specified inoculating <=100 cfu (at 30-35°C for <=18 hours).

Indicative properties

Colonies are comparable in appearance and indication reaction to those previously obtained with previously tested and approved lot of medium occurs for the specified temperature for a period of time within the range specified inoculating <= 100 cfu (at 30-35°C for 18-24 hours).

Cultural Response

Organism Inoculum
(CFU)
Growth Observed Lot
value (CFU)
Recovery Colour of
colony
Incubation
temperature
Growth Promoting +
Indicative
Escherichia coli
ATCC 8739 (00012*)
50-100luxuriant25-100>=50%pink-red with
bile precipitate
18-24 hrs
^Pseudomonas
paraeruginosa
ATCC
9027 (00026*)
50-100luxuriant25-100>=50%pink to red18-24 hrs

Additional Microbiological Testing

Escherichia coli
ATCC 25922 (00013*)
50-100good-luxuriant25-100>=50%pink-red with
bile precipitate
18-24 hrs
Salmonella Enteritidis
ATCC 13076 (00030*)
50-100good-luxuriant25-100>=50%light pink18-24 hrs
# Klebsiella aerogenes
ATCC 13048 (00175*)
50-100good-luxuriant25-100>=50%pink-red18-24 hrs
Staphylococcus aureus
subsp. aureus ATCC
25923 (00034*)
>=103inhibited00%>=24 hrs
Staphylococcus aureus
subsp. aureus ATCC 6538
(00032*)
>=103inhibited00%>=24 hrs

Key :-(*) Corresponding WDCM numbers

(#) Formerly known as Enterobacter aerogenes , ^ Formerly known as Pseudomonas aeruginosa

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 (6,7).

More Information
Product Name Violet Red Bile Glucose Agar, Granulated
SKU GMH581
Product Type Granulated
Physical Form Granular
Origin Animal
Packaging type HDPE
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