Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Sabouraud Liquid Medium (Sabouraud Dextrose both)

The Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Sabouraud Liquid Medium (Dehydrated) is a mycological medium specifically formulated for sterility testing and the determination of fungistatic activity in pharmaceutical and cosmetic products. Conforming to harmonized international pharmacopoeia standards (EP, USP, JP, BP), this medium ensures reliable results by minimizing false negatives in sterility tests. It is also suitable for the cultivation of Candida albicans and acidophilic bacteria.

Key Features

1. Sterility Testing:
   • Optimized for the detection of fungal contamination in pharmaceutical and cosmetic products.
2. Conforms to International Standards:
   • Complies with EP, USP, JP, and BP guidelines for microbial limit and sterility testing.
3. Broad Applicability:
   • Suitable for sterility testing, fungistatic activity determination, and microbial enumeration of non-sterile products.
4. Enhanced Isolation:
   • Increases isolation rates of Candida albicans in clinical blood cultures and other applications.
5. Acidophilic Bacteria Cultivation:
   • Supports the growth of acid-tolerant bacteria for specialized microbiological studies.

Specifications

Applications

1. Pharmaceutical Microbiology:
   • Sterility testing of pharmaceutical and cosmetic products.
   • Determination of fungistatic activity to prevent false sterility results.
2. Clinical Microbiology:
   • Enhances isolation rates of Candida albicans from blood cultures and other specimens.
3. Research and Development:
   • Cultivation of acidophilic bacteria and fungal species for microbiological studies.
4. Food and Beverage Testing:
   • Suitable for detecting fungal contamination in food and beverage samples.

Preparation Instructions

1. Suspend 30g of Sabouraud Liquid Medium powder in 1 liter of distilled water.
2. Heat to dissolve completely.
3. Dispense into test tubes or appropriate containers.
4. Sterilize by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes.
5. Cool to room temperature and use as required.

Advantages

• Regulatory Compliance: Meets stringent EP, USP, JP, and BP standards for sterility and microbial limit testing.
• Enhanced Sensitivity: Optimized to reduce false sterility results and improve fungal recovery.
• Versatile: Effective for sterility testing, fungal isolation, and acidophilic bacterial cultivation.
• Reliable Performance: Ensures reproducibility in pharmaceutical and clinical microbiology workflows.

Packaging

• Quantity: 500g of dehydrated powder.
• Yield: Prepares 16.7L of medium.

Why Choose Sabouraud Liquid Medium?

• Specifically designed for sterility testing and fungistatic activity determination.
• Trusted for pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing.
• Conforms to international standards for reliable and reproducible results.