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Thayer Martin Agar (Base)

suitable for microbiology, NutriSelect^® Plus

• Synonym(s): GC Agar (Base)
• UNSPSC Code: 41171611
• NACRES: NA.74

Properties

• sterility: non-sterile
• Quality Level: 200
• form: powder
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• composition: agar, 13 g/L ; peptone, special, 23 g/L ; sodium chloride, 5 g/L ; starch (soluble), 1 g/L
• manufacturer/tradename: NutriSelect^® Plus
• technique(s): microbiological culture: suitable
• final pH: 7.0±0.2 (25 °C)
• application(s): clinical testing; environmental; food and beverages; microbiology
• suitability: selective for Neisseria spp.

Description

Application

For the selective isolation of Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Neisseria meningitidis from clinical material according to Thayer and Martin. Suitable for transport of inocculated material.

Preparation Note

Dissolve 21.0 g in 240 ml distilled water and autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes. Add the rehydrated contents of one bottle of Thayer-Martin Supplement I (Cat. No. 44051) and Thayer-Martin Supplement II (Cat. No. 52083) to the medium at approx. 50°C. Additionally add 250 ml of sterile 2% hemoglobin (Cat. No. 08449) solution. Mix gently and pour into sterile petri plates or tubes for slants.

Footnote

We offer two media types: the superior granulated GranuCult^® and the cost-efficient powdered NutriSelect^® culture media, depending on your needs.
The designations basic, plus, or prime are added to indicate the quality control level, from basic quality control to standard QC plus to prime for full regulatory compliance.

Legal Information

GRANUCULT is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

NutriSelect is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves