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L5542

LB Agar Plates

pre-poured LB agar plates

Synonym(s):

pre-poured LB agar plates

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About This Item

NACRES:
NA.74
UNSPSC Code:
41121800
Sterility:
sterile; autoclaved
Suitability:
nonselective for Escherichia coli, nonselective for coliforms
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grade

Molecular Biology

Quality Segment

sterility

sterile; autoclaved

form

plates (10 cm), plates (10cm, 20-25ml each)

capacity

20-25 mL

storage temp.

2-8°C

suitability

nonselective for Escherichia coli, nonselective for coliforms

General description

LB Agar is a highly-referenced microbial growth medium used for the cultivation of Escherichia coli. This nutrient-rich microbial broth contains peptides, amino acids, water-soluble vitamins and carbohydrates in a low-salt formulation. The addition of agar provides a solid medium for microbial growth.

Application

Suitable for non-selective cultivation of E. coli strains for cloning, DNA plasmid production and production of recombinant proteins.
LB Agar Plates has been used:
  • to culture bacteria like, Escherichia coli strain INV- α and methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus
  • to culture numerous bacteria and is used in strain storage method
  • to analyse the egestion of midgut microbes during sand fly bites

Features and Benefits

LB Agar plates provide:


  • Convenient, ready-to-use 10cm format
  • Standard formulation

Other Notes

1.0% Tryptone


0.5% Yeast Extract


0.5% Sodium Chloride


1.5% Agar


Storage Class

13 - Non Combustible Solids

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)



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