Plate Count Agar
Catalog Number: B2017333 (500 g)
Plate Count Agar (PCA), also known as Standard Methods Agar (SMA), is a microbiological growth medium used for enumerating viable microorganisms in samples. It supports a wide variety of bacteria, making it suitable for assessing microbial load in food, water, dairy products, and other materials. PCA is versatile, easy to use, and provides a direct count of viable microorganisms. This product has been used as a molecular tool for various biochemical applications. It has also been used in a wide array of other chemical and immunological applications. Custom bulk amounts of this product are available upon request.
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Product Description
Plate Count Agar
Catalog number: B2017333
Lot number: Batch Dependent
Expiration Date: Batch dependent
Amount: 500 g
Molecular Weight or Concentration: N/A
Supplied as: Powder
Applications: a molecular tool for various biochemical applications
Storage: RT
Keywords: Casein-peptone Dextrose Yeast Agar, Standard Methods Agar, Tryptone Glucose Yeast Extract Agar
Grade: Biotechnology grade. All products are highly pure. All solutions are made with Type I ultrapure water (resistivity >18 MΩ-cm) and are filtered through 0.22 um.
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Additional Information
| Weight | 35 oz |
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| Dimensions | 8 × 8 × 8 in |