COLUMBIA AGAR PLATE (γ- irradiated) (Triple Pack)

Columbia Agar is used as a general-purpose medium developed by Ellner et al from Columbia University. The medium is prepared in accordance with the microbial limit testing harmonized methodology of USP/EP/BP/JP/IP. Columbia Agar plates are recommended for detection of Clostridium sporogenes from pharmaceutical products. It is also recommended to check presence of Clostridium in non-sterile products.
The media are gamma irradiated in the packaging material to assure a reduction of the microbial load potentially present in the medium, on the dishes, and on the packaging materials.

For the selection and subculture of Clostridium species in accordance with harmonized method of USP/EP/BP/JP/IP.