Common Types of Media for USP Microbiology

LAB 797 offers various types of biological media for your sampling needs. All media sold by LAB 797 is sterile, gamma-irradiated, and includes a certificate of quality and growth promotion (documents available by request). Media is used to support the growth of bacteria, molds, and yeast. We offer four types of media that are in stock and ready to ship to your facility. 

  • TSA (Tryptic Soy Agar) Air Plates

    • Used for growth of bacteria, but can also grow molds and yeasts

    • 85mm plates ideal for use with impaction air samplers

  • TSA  (Tryptic Soy Agar) Contact Plates

    • Used for growth of bacteria, but can also grow molds and yeasts

    • Contains Lecithin and Polysorbate-80 for neutralization of chemicals used for cleaning

    • Ideal for use for fingertip sampling and surface sampling

    • Can also be used in SAS air samplers

  • SDA (Sabouraud Dextrose Agar) Air Plates

    • Used for growth of molds and yeasts

    • 85mm plates ideal for use with impaction air samplers

  • SDA (Sabouraud Dextrose Agar) Contact Plates

    • Used for growth of molds and yeasts

    • Contains Lecithin and Polysorbate-80 for neutralization of chemicals used for cleaning

    • Ideal for use for fingertip sampling and surface sampling

    • Can also be used in SAS air samplers

LAB 797 also offers media-fill solutions by request. This can include TSB (Tryptic Soy Broth), as well as other items such as bags, ports, needles, and vials.