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HiCombi™ VRBGA - VRBGA Agar Plate
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Intended Use
Recommended for the selection and subculture of bile tolerant organisms in accordance with the harmonized method of USP/EP/BP/JP/IP.
Composition
| Ingredients | Gms / Litre |
|---|---|
| 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
Streak the test inoculum (50-100 CFU) aseptically.
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 microbial limit testing by harmonized methodology of USP/EP/BP/JP/IP (7,1,2,3,4) 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 positive organisms especially Staphylococci. Neutral red indicator helps to detect glucose fermentation. Glucose is the fermentable carbohydrate, utilization of which leads to the production of acids. Neutral red indicator detects the acidity so formed. Crystal violet and bile salts mixture help to inhibit the accompanying gram-positive and unrelated flora. Sodium chloride maintains the osmotic equilibrium. Further biochemical tests are necessary for positive identification (7).
Type of Specimen
Pharmaceutical samples
Specimen Collection and Handling
For pharmaceutical samples, follow appropriate techniques for sample collection, processing as per guidelines (8,1,2,3,4). 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
- 1. Though the medium is for selective isolation of Enterobacteriaceae, further biochemical and serological testing must be carried out for further confirmation.
- 2. 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: Sterile VRBGA - VRBGA Agar in 90 mm disposable plate.
Colour: Red with purplish tinge coloured medium
Quantity of Medium: 10 ml of medium in each side of 90mm disposable Biplate.
pH: 7.20 -7.60
Sterility Test: Passes release criteria
Cultural Response
Growth Promotion is carried out in accordance with the harmonized method of USP/EP/BP/JP. Cultural response was observed after 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 18-24hours).
| Organism | Inoculum (CFU) | Growth | Observed Lot value (CFU) | Recovery | Colour of colony | Incubation temperature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growth Promoting + Indicative | ||||||
| Escherichia coli ATCC 8739 (00012*) | 50-100 | luxuriant | 25-100 | >=50% | pink-red with bile precipitate | 18-24 hrs |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 9027 (00026*) | 50-100 | luxuriant | 25-100 | >=50% | pink to red | 18-24 hrs |
| Additional Microbiological Testing | ||||||
| Escherichia coli NCTC 9002 | 50-100 | good-luxuriant | 25-100 | >=50% | pink-red with bile precipitate | 18-24 hrs |
| Escherichia coli ATCC 25922 (00013*) | 50-100 | good-luxuriant | 25-100 | >=50% | pink-red with bile precipitate | 18-24 hrs |
| Salmonella Enteritidis ATCC 13076 (00030*) | 50-100 | good-luxuriant | 25-100 | >=50% | light pink | 18-24 hrs |
| # Klebsiella aerogenes ATCC 13048 (00175*) | 50-100 | good-luxuriant | 25-100 | >=50% | pink-red | 18-24 hrs |
| Staphylococcus aureus subsp. aureus ATCC 25923 (00034*) | >=103 | inhibited | 0 | 0% | >=24 hrs | |
| Staphylococcus aureus subsp. aureus ATCC 6538 (00032*) | >=103 | inhibited | 0 | 0% | >=24 hrs | |
Key :- (#) Formerly known as Enterobacter aerogenes (*) Corresponding WDCM numbers
Storage and Shelf Life
Store between 20-30°C. Use before expiry date on the label. 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 (5,6).
| Product Name | HiCombi™ VRBGA - VRBGA Agar Plate |
|---|---|
| SKU | HB015 |
| Customized Product Available | No |
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