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| Cat. # | Desc. | Qty. | Unit |
| 221278 | Sabouraud Dextrose Agar (Deep Fill) | 100 | SP |
Sabouraud Dextrose Agar is used in qualitative procedures for cultivation of dermatophytes. Plates labeled "deep fill" contain an additional volume of medium to reduce the effects of drying during prolonged incubation.
| Catalog # | Description | Quantity | Unit |
| 221278 | Sabouraud Dextrose Agar (Deep Fill) | 100 | SP |
Sabouraud Dextrose Agar is used in qualitative procedures for cultivation of dermatophytes. Plates labeled "deep fill" contain an additional volume of medium to reduce the effects of drying during prolonged incubation. Sabouraud Dextrose Agar is used in qualitative procedures for cultivation of dermatophytes. Plates labeled "deep fill" contain an additional volume of medium to reduce the effects of drying during prolonged incubation. Sabouraud Dextrose Agar is a general purpose medium devised by Sabouraud for the cultivation of dermatophytes.1,2 The low pH of approximately 5.6 is favorable for the growth of fungi, especially dermatophytes, and inhibitory to contaminating bacteria in clinical specimens.3 Sabouraud Dextrose Agar is a general purpose medium devised by Sabouraud for the cultivation of dermatophytes.1,2 The low pH of approximately 5.6 is favorable for the growth of fungi, especially dermatophytes, and inhibitory to contaminating bacteria in clinical specimens.3 See "Quality Control Procedures." Quality control requirements must be performed in accordance with applicable local, state and/or federal regulations or accreditation requirements and your laboratory's standard Quality Control procedures. It is recommended that the user refer to pertinent CLSI (formerly NCCLS) guidance and CLIA regulations for appropriate Quality Control practices.
For in vitro Diagnostic Use. If excessive moisture is observed, invert the bottom over an off-set lid and allow to air dry in order to prevent formation of a seal between the top and bottom of the plate during incubation. Pathogenic microorganisms, including hepatitis viruses and Human Immunodeficiency Virus, may be present in clinical specimens. "Standard Precautions"4-7 and institutional guidelines should be followed in handling all items contaminated with blood and other body fluids. After use, prepared plates, specimen containers and other contaminated materials must be sterilized by autoclaving before discarding. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Information shown on this page is a short summary extracted from the QC/PI Manual, available as a PDF under the Related Documents section of this page.
