SABOURAUD DEXTROSE AGAR (USA TYPE)

A modification of Sabouraud’s original formula used in the United States for the growth, maintenance and identification of pathogenic fungi.

Description

Amyl Sabouraud Dextrose Agar (USA Type), AM 181, is a modification of the original formula described by Sabouraud1 and is recommended by the United States Pharmacopeia for the performance of quantitative fungal counts (Microbial Limit Testing) 2

Unlike the original formula, Sabouraud Dextrose Agar (USA Type) contains peptones derived from meat and milk protein materials, together with mycological peptone,  dextrose as a source of carbohydrate and bacteriological agar.

Amyl Sabouraud Dextrose Agar (USA Type), AM 181, is available in 100g, 500g containers and in bulk packs. Store the dehydrated product below 25°C away from strong light and use before expiry date. Tighten cap after each use.

**See Sabouraud Dextrose Agar – CG (USA) for detailed description.

 

Additional information

Size

100gm, 2500gm, 5000gm, 500gm