MAST Tryptone Soy Agar – 500g

MAST Tryptone Soy Agar is a general-purpose non-selective culture medium suitable for cultivating a wide range of non-fastidious bacteria and fungi. When supplemented with sterile defibrinated blood or other appropriate growth factors, it can also support many fastidious microorganisms and allow observation of haemolytic reactions. The medium is supplied as a dehydrated powder for preparation by professional microbiology laboratories. Key Features - General-purpose microbiological culture medium - Supports many non-fastidious bacteria and fungi - Can support fastidious organisms when appropriately enriched - Suitable for routine bacterial and fungal culture - Can be supplemented with sterile defibrinated blood - Allows observation of haemolytic reactions when blood is added - Supplied as dehydrated powder - Meat-free formulation - Approximate final pH: 7.3 ± 0.2 - MAST product code: DM225D - Pack size: 500g Specification Details Product Name Tryptone Soy Agar Abbreviation TSA Brand MAST Product Code DM225D Pack Size 500g Form Dehydrated powder Medium Type General-purpose non-selective agar Application Bacterial and fungal culture Suitable Organisms Fastidious and non-fastidious organisms Final pH 7.3 ± 0.2 Storage 10–25°C, dry conditions Intended Use Professional laboratory use