A solid medium for the growth of yeasts and other fungi in a contact plate to permit direct environmental sampling. Sabouraud Dextrose Agar (SDA) is a medium primarily designed to recover yeasts and moulds. The base formulation is described in the European Pharmacopoeia (EP) 2.6.12 and United States Pharmacopeia (USP) 61>. The contact plates are intended for use in monitoring the bioburden of flat surfaces.
- Plate size: 55mm
- Storage temperature: 2 to 8°C
- Appearance: clear, pale straw-coloured gel
- Recommended incubation: 22 to 37°C
- pH: 5.6 ±0.4
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