B169 

DEXTROSE STARCH AGAR

Formula

Ingredients 

gms/lit.

Proteose peptone 

Dextrose 

Starch,soluble 

Sodium chloride 

Disodium phosphate 

Gelatin 

Agar 

15.00

2.00

10.00

5.00

3.00

20.00

10.00

Final pH (at 25°C) : 7.3 + 0.2

Directions 

Suspend 65 gms. in 1000 ml. distilled water. Boil to dissolve the medium completely. Dispense in tubes and sterilize by autoclaving at 15 lbs pressure (121°C) for 15 minutes. Cool the tubes medium in a slanted position.

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