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Selective
Differential
Enriched
Selective Medium
Nutrient Agar
Dissolve 28 g of NA powder in 1000 l of
distilled water in an Erlenmeyer flask. Mix and
heat over the magnetic stirrer until the
medium becomes clear or transparent.
Sterilize in the autoclave at 15 psi, 121 C for
15 mins.
Dispensing the CM
NA plate
Lay out several sterile Petri dishes on the table with
the cover partially open and dispense the medium
inside and inoculating hood.
Dispense the NA medium (30 ml) and allow 5-10
minutes to elapse before completely covering the
dish to avoid contamination.
When the medium is solidified, label the NA plate.
Wrap and label the plate.
NA slant
Dispense 8 ml of the medium into sterile test
tubes using pipette or syringe.
Cover the tube partially with sterile cotton plug
or screw cap and allow the agar medium to
harden in an incline position on an agar slant
rack.
Stopper the tube completely when the
medium has solidified. Label the upper portion
of the test tube slant.
Sterilize in the autoclave at 15 psi, 121 C for
15 mins.
NA deep or butt
Dispense 8 ml of the medium into sterile test
tubes using pipette or syringe.
Cover the tube partially with sterile cotton plug
or screw cap and allow the agar medium to
harden in an upright position on a test tube
rack.
Stopper the tube completely when the
medium has solidified. Label the upper portion
of the test tube slant.
Sterilize in the autoclave at 15 psi, 121 C for
15 mins.
Inoculation of Culture Media