Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Maximum Recovery Diluent (Dehydrated)

The Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Maximum Recovery Diluent (Dehydrated) is a protective, isotonic diluent designed to maintain the viability of microorganisms during the dilution process. With its combination of peptone and physiological saline, the diluent provides optimal conditions for microbial recovery while preventing excessive multiplication, ensuring accurate quantitative results in microbiological testing.

Key Features

1. Protective and Isotonic:
   • Combines peptone for viability with physiological saline for osmotic support, ensuring optimal recovery of microorganisms.
2. Minimal Multiplication:
   • Low peptone concentration inhibits organism multiplication during the dilution stage, maintaining sample integrity for at least 45 minutes to 1 hour.
3. Accurate Quantitative Testing:
   • Ensures consistent and reliable microbial counts for quantitative procedures.
4. Wide Application:
   • Suitable for testing microorganisms from food, water, clinical, and environmental samples.
5. High Yield:
   • Produces 52.6L of medium per 500g package, making it cost-effective for routine laboratory workflows.

Applications

1. Food Microbiology

• Recovery of microorganisms from processed foods, dairy, and fermented products for enumeration and testing.

2. Clinical Microbiology

• Dilution and recovery of microbial samples from clinical specimens for diagnostic testing.

3. Environmental Microbiology

• Isolation and recovery of microorganisms from water, soil, and other environmental samples.

4. Research and Industrial Microbiology

• Accurate microbial recovery for studies on growth and metabolism.

Specifications

Preparation Instructions

1. Suspend: Suspend 9.5g of Maximum Recovery Diluent powder in 1 liter of distilled water.
2. Mix and Heat: Heat with frequent agitation until fully dissolved.
3. Sterilize: Autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes.
4. Dispense: Dispense into sterile containers as required.

Advantages

1. Protective Diluent: Maintains microbial viability during the dilution process.
2. Minimized Multiplication: Low peptone concentration prevents overgrowth during testing.
3. Cost-Effective: High yield of 52.6L per 500g, suitable for routine laboratory workflows.
4. Accurate Results: Ensures reliable microbial recovery for quantitative testing.
5. Regulatory Compliance: Meets international standards (ISO, AFNOR, BSI, EP, NMKL).

Quality Control

Storage and Stability

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

Packaging

• Product: Maximum Recovery Diluent (Dehydrated)
• Catalog Number: CM0733B
• Quantity: 500g
• Yield: 52.6L of prepared medium

The Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Maximum Recovery Diluent (Dehydrated) is an essential tool for ensuring accurate microbial recovery during the dilution process. Its protective and isotonic formulation supports microbial viability while preventing overgrowth, making it ideal for microbiology laboratories focused on food safety, clinical diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and research.