E&O Laboratories Ltd Actinomycete Selective Supplement (LS0015) is an antibiotic supplement used to enhance the isolation of Actinomyces spp.
Actinomycete Selective Supplement
Additional Information
| Shelf Life (days) | |
|---|---|
| Storage Temp (°C) | |
| Dehydrated Medium Appearance | |
| Dehydrated Medium Colour | |
| Solubility Description | |
| Recommended Incubation |
Product Description
| Organisms | Ref. No | Result |
| Actinomyces israelii | NCTC 10236 | Growth |
| Clostridium perfringens | NCTC 8237 | Inhibited |
| Escherichia coli | ATCC 25922 | Inhibited |
Formula
| Each vial contains | |
| Metronidazole | 6.0mg |
| Nalidixic Acid | 20.0mg |
Procedure
To reconstitute each vial aseptically add 2ml of Sterile Distilled Water. Closing the vial and gently agitate to assist reconstitution. Avoid frothing and add the contents of the vial to 1 Litre of sterile base medium of choice prepared according to the manufacturer’s instructions and allowed to cool to 45°-50°C.
Mix gently but thoroughly and pour aseptically into sterile Petri dishes.
Overnight storage at 2°-8°C is recommended to allow equilibration of the supplement within the medium. For extended storage plates should be contained in sealed plastic sleeves or similar packing.