Thioglycollate Medium w/o Indicator

Intended Use

Thioglycollate Medium W/O Indicator is specifically designed for the cultivation of anaerobic microorganisms, ensuring optimal growth conditions in microbiological applications.

Key Features and Benefits

• Optimal Growth Conditions: Formulated to support the growth of anaerobes, this medium is an essential tool for microbiologists.
• Reduced Toxicity: The absence of an oxidation-reduction indicator prevents potential toxicity to organisms, making it ideal for sensitive assays.
• Sterility Assurance: Effectively cultivates and detects microorganisms in normally sterile materials, including those with mercurial preservatives.
• Comprehensive Microbial Detection: Suitable for diagnostic testing, Thioglycollate Medium provides reliable results in the detection of anaerobic organisms.

Product Summary and Explanation

Thioglycollate Medium without Indicator has been developed based on research by Quastel and Stephenson, who discovered that small amounts of compounds containing an –SH group enhanced aerobic growth of Clostridium sporogenes. Further advancements by Falk, Bucca, and Simmons highlighted the benefits of incorporating minor quantities of agar to detect contaminants during sterility testing. Brewer's studies reinforced the medium's value in combining small amounts of agar with a reducing substance to optimize growth conditions.

Specifications

Discover the unmatched reliability and performance of Thioglycollate Medium W/O Indicator for your microbiological needs. Elevate your laboratory's diagnostic capabilities with this high-quality medium tailored for anaerobic cultivation.