B904

ARRET AND KIRSHBAUM MEDIUM (A.K. AGAR NO.2)/ SPORULATION AGAR

Formula 

B904

Ingredients 

gms/lit. 

 

Pancreatic digest of gelatin

Casein enzymic hydrolysate 

Yeast extract 

Beef extract 

Dextrose 

Manganous sulphate

Agar 

6.00

4.00

3.00

1.50

1.00

0.30

15.00 

Final pH (at 25°C) : 6.6 + 0.2 

Directions 

Suspend 30.8 gms. in 1000 ml. distilled water. Boil with stirring to dissolve the medium completely. Dispense in 300 ml. amounts in Roux or other suitable bottles. Sterilize by autoclaving at 15 lbs pressure (121°C) for 15 minutes. Note : Do not autoclave till the medium has been completely dissolved.

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