Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Dextrose Bacteriological, 500G

The Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Dextrose Bacteriological is a high-quality sugar supplement designed for use in bacteriological culture media. It serves as an essential carbohydrate source, supporting the growth and metabolic activity of a wide range of microorganisms in clinical, food, environmental, and research microbiology applications.

Key Features

1. Carbohydrate Source:
   • Provides dextrose (glucose), an easily metabolizable energy source for bacterial cultures.
2. Wide Compatibility:
   • Suitable for incorporation into a variety of bacteriological culture media formulations.
3. High Purity:
   • Manufactured to ensure consistent and reliable results in microbiological testing.
4. Broad Application:
   • Ideal for clinical, food, and environmental microbiology workflows.
5. Dehydrated Powder Format:
   • Easy to handle and dissolve, ensuring convenience and accuracy during media preparation.

Applications

1. Clinical Microbiology

• Use as a carbohydrate supplement in culture media to support the growth of pathogens in diagnostic workflows.

2. Food Microbiology

• Incorporation into media formulations for detecting and enumerating foodborne pathogens.

3. Environmental Microbiology

• Enrichment of culture media for isolating and identifying microorganisms in water, soil, and other environmental samples.

4. Research Microbiology

• Support microbial metabolic studies requiring a reliable carbohydrate source.

Specifications

Preparation Instructions

1. Weigh Required Amount: Use the specified amount of Dextrose Bacteriological according to your media formulation.
2. Dissolve: Dissolve the weighed amount in distilled water, ensuring complete dissolution.
3. Incorporate into Media: Add to the prepared culture medium as required.
4. Sterilize: Autoclave the medium at 121°C for 15 minutes, unless otherwise directed.

Advantages

1. Essential Energy Source: Supports microbial growth and metabolic activity in diverse media formulations.
2. Consistent Performance: High purity ensures reliable and reproducible results.
3. Versatile Application: Suitable for various microbiological testing workflows.
4. Ease of Use: Dehydrated powder is convenient for handling and accurate media preparation.

Storage and Stability

• Storage: Store at 10–30°C in a dry environment.
• Shelf Life: Refer to product label for expiration date.

Packaging

• Product: Dextrose Bacteriological
• Quantity: 500g

The Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Dextrose Bacteriological is a reliable carbohydrate source for bacteriological culture media. Its high purity, versatility, and ease of use make it an essential supplement for laboratories conducting clinical diagnostics, food safety testing, environmental monitoring, and microbiological research.