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Nutrient Broth is used for the cultivation of many species of nonfastidious microorganisms.

Nutrient Broth has the formula originally designed for use in the Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater. It is not a recommended bacteriological medium in later editions of this publication. It is one of several nonselective media recommended for use in the Most Probable Number (MPN) technique of estimating the density of viable organisms in food samples¹ and is useful in routine cultivation of microorganisms.

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.

Tubes with tight caps should be opened carefully to avoid injury due to breakage of glass.

Observe aseptic techniques and established precautions against microbiological hazards throughout all procedures. After use, prepared tubes, specimen containers and other contaminated materials must be sterilized by autoclaving before discarding.