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Dubos Oleic HiVeg™ Broth Base
Intended Use
Recommended for cultivation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and for determining its sensitivity to chemo-therapeutic agent.
Composition
| Ingredients | g/L |
|---|---|
| HiVeg™ hydrolysate | 0.500 |
| L-Asparagine | 1.000 |
| Potassium dihydrogen phosphate | 1.000 |
| Disodium hydrogen phosphate | 2.500 |
| Ferric ammonium citrate | 0.050 |
| Magnesium sulphate | 0.010 |
| Calcium chloride anhydrous | 0.0005 |
| Zinc sulphate | 0.0001 |
| Copper sulphate | 0.0001 |
| Final pH (at 25°C) | 6.6±0.2 |
**Formula adjusted, standardized to suit performance parameters
Directions
Suspend 1.0 gram in 180 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 and aseptically add 1 vial (20 ml) of sterile Oleic Albumin Supplement (FD020) and 5,000 to 10,000 units of Penicillin. Mix well and dispense in sterile tubes or flasks as desired.
Principle And Interpretation
Tuberculosis remains a major global public health problem worldwide. Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the causative agent of tuberculosis in man, is carried in airborne particles known as droplet nuclei that are generated when patients with pulmonary tuberculosis cough. Infections occur when a susceptible person inhales the droplet nuclei containing the bacterium (1). Dubos Oleic Broth Base is recommended by Dubos and Middlebrook (1) for the primary isolation and subsequent cultivation of the tubercle bacilli. On comparative studies of various media, Dubos Oleic Agar Base was found to be superior to other media for the primary isolation of Mycobacteria (2,3). Mycobacteria grow very rapidly when inoculated in a broth media and therefore preliminary culture of all the test samples in a broth media is recommended. Dubos Oleic HiVeg™ Broth Base is prepared by using vegetable peptones in place of animal based peptones which make the media free of BSE/TSE risks. Dubos Oleic HiVeg™ Broth Base contain HiVeg™ hydrolysate and L-aspargine as sources of nitrogen. The phosphates (together with calcium chloride) buffers the media as well as serve as sources of phosphates. Magnesium sulphate, zinc sulphate, copper sulphate and ferric ammonium citrate provide trace metals and sulphates. Standard procedures for the isolation of Mycobacteria from test samples should be followed (4). The specimen should be appropriately decontaminated before culturing as per standard methods (4,5,6,7). Maximum care should be taken while handling Mycobacterial cultures, as they are highly infectious.
Type of specimen
Clinical samples : Sputum
Specimen Collection and Handling
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:
- Proper aerobic conditions and increased CO2 tension if not provided during incubation, may lead to erroneous result.
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
Off-white to beige homogeneous free flowing powder
Colour and Clarity of prepared medium
Light amber coloured, clear to slightly opalescentsolution with a fine precipitate.
Reaction
Reaction of medium (0.5% w/v aqueous solution containing 0.1% FD020)at 25°C. pH: 6.6±0.2
pH
6.40-6.80
Cultural Response
Cultural characteristics observed with added Oleic Albumin Supplement (FD020) and 5000-10,000 units of Penicillin, after an incubation at 35-37°C for 2-6 weeks.
| Organism | Growth |
|---|---|
| Mycobacterium avium (25291) | luxuriant |
| Mycobacterium gordonae ATCC 14470 | luxuriant |
| Mycobacterium kansasii ATCC 12478 | luxuriant |
| Mycobacterium smegmatis ATCC 14468 | luxuriant |
| Mycobacterium tuberculosis H37RV (25618) | luxuriant |
Storage and Shelf Life
Store below 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 (4,5,6,7,8).
| Product Name | Dubos Oleic HiVeg™ Broth Base |
|---|---|
| SKU | MV839 |
| Product Type | HiVeg™ |
| Physical Form | Powder |
| Origin | Animal Free (Veg) |
| Packaging type | HDPE |
| References | 1. Dubos R. J., and Middlebrook G., 1947, Am. Rev. Tuberc., 56:334. |
| Customized Product Available | No |








