Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Lactose Bacteriological

The Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Lactose Bacteriological is a high-quality sugar supplement specifically designed for inclusion in bacteriological culture media. Lactose serves as a vital carbohydrate source for supporting the growth and differentiation of microorganisms in clinical, food, environmental, and research microbiology applications.

Key Features

1. Essential Carbohydrate Source:
   • Provides lactose, a fermentable sugar, for microbial growth and differentiation in culture media.
2. High Purity:
   • Manufactured to ensure consistent and reliable performance in microbiological testing.
3. Wide Compatibility:
   • Suitable for incorporation into various media formulations for the detection and differentiation of lactose-fermenting organisms.
4. Dehydrated Powder Format:
   • Easy to handle and dissolve, facilitating accurate media preparation.
5. Versatile Applications:
   • Used across clinical, food, environmental, and research microbiology workflows.

Applications

1. Clinical Microbiology

• Used as a carbohydrate source in media for the differentiation of lactose-fermenting bacteria such as Escherichia coli.

2. Food Microbiology

• Detection and enumeration of lactose-fermenting organisms in food products.

3. Environmental Microbiology

• Enrichment of media for isolating lactose-fermenting bacteria in water, soil, and other environmental samples.

4. Research Microbiology

• Study of microbial fermentation pathways and lactose metabolism.

Specifications

Preparation Instructions

1. Weigh Required Amount: Measure the specified quantity of Lactose Bacteriological based on the media formulation.
2. Dissolve: Dissolve in distilled water with gentle agitation until fully dissolved.
3. Incorporate into Media: Add to the prepared culture medium as required.
4. Sterilize: Sterilize by autoclaving or as specified in the protocol.

Advantages

1. Nutrient-Rich: Supplies an essential carbohydrate source for microbial growth and metabolic activity.
2. Consistent Performance: High purity ensures reproducibility and accuracy in microbiological testing.
3. Versatile Use: Applicable to a wide range of microbiological workflows.
4. Ease of Handling: Dehydrated powder format simplifies media preparation and storage.

Storage and Stability

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

Packaging

• Product: Lactose Bacteriological
• Catalog Number: LP0070B
• Quantity: 500g

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