Antibiotic Assay Medium No- 39

Principle The media is composed according to the USP, recommended as an antibiotic assay medium. It is composed of peptone, yeast extract, meat extract (equivalent to beef extract), dextrose, sodium chloride, and phosphates. Peptone, yeast extract, and meat peptone provide nitrogen, carbon, long-chain amino acids, vitamins, and essential nutrients for the growth of microorganisms. Dextrose serves as an energy source. Sodium chloride maintains osmotic equilibrium and phosphates act as buffering agents. Use: Recommended for microbiological assay of antibiotics Neomycin using Klebsiella pneumoniae and Tylosin using Staphylococcus aureus as the test organism in accordance with United States Pharmacopoeia. PARAMETERS STANDARD VALUES PHYSICAL PARAMETERS: Dehydrated Powder A fine, free-flowing, hygroscopic powder. Color Light beige colored powder. Solution Solubility Soluble in Distilled / de-ionized water at 50˚ C Color Light amber-colored opalescent pH 7.9 ± 0.2 at 25 ˚C (17.50 g/ l) ,Intend use : • 18% GST extra on Product • Packaging, Handling & Transport charges (with GST) extra as applicable. • Delivery period : 3-4 weeks or earlier as per availability.