BD Difco™ Sabouraud Dextrose Agar

Rendered more selective for fungi by the addition of antimicrobics. BD™ Difco™ Sabouraud Dextrose Agar is a general-purpose medium used in the cultivation of yeasts, molds and aciduric microorganisms. It is also recommended for the testing of cosmetics and food.

Catalog Number	Mfr. No.	Quantity	Packaging Type
DF0109-08-2	BD 210930	10 kg	Pail
DF0109-07-3	BD 211661	2 kg	Pail
DF0109-17-1	BD 210950	500 g	Bottle

Description

Difco™ Sabouraud Dextrose Agar is a dehydrated culture media used in qualitative procedures for cultivation of pathogenic and nonpathogenic fungi, particularly dermatophytes.

• The addition of antimicrobics is a modification designed to increase bacterial inhibition.
• The low pH of approximately 5.6 is favorable for the growth of fungi and slightly inhibitory to contaminating bacteria in clinical specimens.
• General Chapters 61 and 62 of the USP describe test methods for using Sabouraud Dextrose Agar when performing the microbial enumeration tests and tests for isolating Candida albicans from nonsterile pharmaceutical products.

Specifications

• Certifications/Compliance: BAM, CCAM, CMPH2, COMPF, EP, JP, MCM9, USP
• Content And Storage: 2 to 25°C
• Media Type: Sabouraud Dextrose Agar
• Formulation: Peptic digest of Animal Tissue 5g/L, Pancreatic digest of Casein 5g/L, Dextrose 40g/L, Agar 15g/L

• Color: Beige
• Form: Dehydrated
• Product Type: Agar
• For Use With (Application): Cultivation of pathogenic and nonpathogenic fungi, particularly dermatophytes

Safety and Handling

ShelfLife : 1825 Days