Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Phosphate Buffered Saline Tablets PBS (Dulbecco A)
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used for the preparation of a balanced salt solution without calcium and magnesium.
Specifications:
Application | Microbiology | ||
Storage Temperature | Ambient | ||
Product Type | Buffer | Forms | Tablets |
Product Brand | Thermo Fisher Scientific™, Oxoid | ||
Product Grade | Microbiology grade | ||
The Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Phosphate Buffered Saline Tablets (Dulbecco A) provide a convenient and consistent method for preparing balanced salt solutions without calcium and magnesium. These tablets produce an isotonic solution ideal for a wide range of laboratory applications, including microbial dilution, enumeration, and sample preparation.
Key Features
- Consistent and Reliable:
- Standardized formulation ensures reproducible results.
- Wide Application:
- Ideal for diluting and enumerating microorganisms in microbiological testing.
- Can be used as a diluent for microbiological samples.
- Easy to Use:
- Simply dissolve one tablet in 100mL of distilled water to prepare the solution.
- ISO-Compliant:
- Tested in accordance with ISO 11133:2014 for quality control.
- Calcium- and Magnesium-Free:
- Suitable for applications where these ions may interfere with results.
Specifications
Property | Details |
---|---|
Description | Phosphate Buffered Saline Tablets |
Form | Tablet |
Product Type | Media Supplement |
Quantity | Each |
Yield | One tablet prepares 100mL of solution |
pH | 7.3 |
Catalog Number | BR0014G |
Applications
- Microbiological Testing:
- Dilution and enumeration of microorganisms.
- Sample Preparation:
- Ideal as a diluent for microbiological samples, ensuring accurate testing results.
- General Laboratory Use:
- Provides a balanced salt solution for various laboratory procedures.
Formulation
Component | gm/Liter | Molarity |
---|---|---|
Sodium chloride | 8.0 | 0.137 mol |
Potassium chloride | 0.2 | 0.003 mol |
Disodium hydrogen phosphate | 1.15 | 0.008 mol |
Potassium dihydrogen phosphate | 0.2 | 0.0015 mol |
Preparation Instructions
- Dissolve one Phosphate Buffered Saline Tablet in 100mL of distilled water.
- Mix until fully dissolved.
- Use the prepared solution as required for your application.
Quality Control
- Positive Controls:
- Escherichia coli ATCC 25922 (WDCM00013): White/grey colonies on Tryptone Soya Agar.
- Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923 (WDCM00034): White/grey colonies on Tryptone Soya Agar.
- Negative Control:
- Uninoculated medium: No change observed.
Advantages
- Convenient Format: Pre-measured tablets for quick and easy preparation.
- High Quality: Consistent results validated against ISO standards.
- Versatile: Suitable for a broad range of microbiological and general laboratory applications.
- Ion-Free: Free of calcium and magnesium, reducing potential interference in sensitive applications.
Packaging
- Quantity: Each tablet prepares 100mL of balanced salt solution.
- Catalog Number: BR0014G.
Why Choose Oxoid Phosphate Buffered Saline Tablets?
- Easy preparation of isotonic solutions for reliable microbiological testing.
- Consistent performance backed by Thermo Scientific’s quality standards.
- Compliant with international quality guidelines for laboratory use.