Potato Dextrose Agar Culture Medium
Item Name Code (INC) 36386
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Additional Information for Potato Dextrose Agar Culture Medium
Potato Dextrose Agar (PDA) is a culture medium used in microbiology laboratories for the cultivation and identification of fungi. It 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.
PDA is made from a combination of mashed potatoes and dextrose (a type of sugar) that provides a nutrient-rich environment for fungal growth. It also contains agar, which acts as a solidifying agent to create a solid surface for the fungi to grow on.
The PDA culture medium is commonly used to isolate and cultivate various types of fungi, including yeasts and molds. It is particularly useful for the identification of fungal species based on their colony morphology, pigmentation, and other characteristics.
In laboratories, PDA is typically prepared by sterilizing the mixture of mashed potatoes, dextrose, and agar, and then pouring it into petri dishes or test tubes. The medium is then allowed to solidify, and a small amount of the desired fungal sample is inoculated onto the surface. The plates or tubes are then incubated at the appropriate temperature to promote fungal growth.
Overall, Potato Dextrose Agar Culture Medium is an essential tool in microbiology laboratories for the cultivation and identification of fungi, and it is classified as an In Vitro Diagnostic Substance, Reagent, Test Kit, and Set in the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies supply group.
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