Sabouraud Dextrose Agar Culture Medium
Item Name Code (INC) 31973
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Additional Information for Sabouraud Dextrose Agar Culture Medium
Sabouraud Dextrose Agar (SDA) is a culture medium used in microbiology laboratories for the isolation and cultivation of fungi. It is classified as an In Vitro Diagnostic Substance and falls under the supply class of In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits, and Sets in the supply group of Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies.
SDA is composed of agar, dextrose (a type of sugar), and peptones (protein sources). It also contains antibiotics like chloramphenicol or gentamicin to inhibit the growth of bacteria and allow the selective growth of fungi.
The medium's low pH (around 5.6) and high sugar content create an environment that is favorable for the growth of fungi while inhibiting the growth of most bacteria. This makes SDA an ideal medium for the isolation and identification of pathogenic fungi, such as Candida and dermatophytes.
In the laboratory, clinical specimens, such as skin scrapings, hair samples, or body fluids, can be inoculated onto SDA plates. The plates are then incubated at a suitable temperature (usually around 25-30°C) for several days to allow fungal growth. The characteristic appearance of different fungal colonies on SDA can help in the identification of specific fungal species.
Overall, Sabouraud Dextrose Agar Culture Medium is an essential tool in the field of medical, dental, and veterinary diagnostics for the isolation and identification of pathogenic fungi.
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