Oxoid Mueller Hinton Agar dehydrated powdered 500g

Oxoid Mueller-Hinton Agar is a high-quality dehydrated microbiology culture media designed for Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST). Widely used in clinical and research laboratories, it is the standard medium for the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method, adhering to internationally recognized protocols. Ideal for testing antibiotic effectiveness against various bacterial strains.

Key Features:

• Product Type: In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD)

• Pack Size: 500g (yields 13.1 L of prepared medium)

• pH: 7.3 ± 0.1 at 25°C

• Sterilization: Autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes

Typical Formula (g/L):

• Beef, dehydrated infusion – 300.0 g

• Casein hydrolysate – 17.5 g

• Starch – 1.5 g

• Agar – 17.0 g

Preparation Instructions:

1. Suspend 38g of Oxoid Mueller-Hinton Agar in 1L of distilled water.

2. Bring the mixture to a boil, ensuring complete dissolution.

3. Sterilize by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes.

4. Cool and pour into sterile Petri dishes for use in antimicrobial susceptibility testing.

Applications:

• Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST)

• Standardized Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion tests

• Clinical and research microbiology laboratories

• Testing bacterial response to antibiotics in compliance with international standards

Why Choose Oxoid Mueller-Hinton Agar:

• Reliable and consistent results for AST

• Optimized pH and nutrient composition for bacterial growth

• Supports a wide range of bacterial species