Non-Nutrient Agar

PP2160

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Dehydrated Culture Media products are formulated to supply the required nutrients to allow for the growth of microorganisms.

Used in combination with a variety of selective agents and incubation conditions a wide range of specific organisms can be isolated.

With careful raw material selection of the various media components E&O can ensure a consistent level of quality and performance.

For each formulation the necessary ingredients are accurately weighed, combined and blended together to produce a homogenous powdered product.

Non-Nutrient Agar

PP2160

Non-Nutrient Agar is a non-nutrient medium recommended for the detection of free-living pathogenic Acanthamoeba and Naegleria spp. cysts, trophozoites, and flagellates in tissue, soil, or water samples.

Non-Nutrient Agar is based on Page’s Saline solidified with 1.5% agar. Page’s Saline (Amoeba Saline) was developed by Page in the 1960’s to provide a suitable environment for the isolation and cultivation of amoebae, particularly free-living amoebae. These amoebae are commonly found in diverse habitats such as soil, water bodies, and human tissues.

Non-Nutrient Agar has a balanced salt content that mimics the osmotic environment found in the body fluids of animals, making it suitable for the cultivation and study of a wide range of microorganisms.

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Shelf Life
91 days
Storage Temperature
2–8°C

pH

6.9 ± 0.3

Appearance

Firm Gel
Colour
Translucent white

Detailed performance specifications and Quality Control testing protocols are available in the IFU located in the supporting documentation section