Ready-to-use media
Fluid K USP
Diluent for the homogenization of samples for the microbiological examination according to the European Pharmacopeial Harmonised Method.
- Cat. No.
- LC-5088
- Category
- Ready-to-use media
- Formats
- 3 formats
- Storage
- 8 to 25 °C
- Minimum guaranteed shelf life
- 6 months
- Minimum order
- 20 packs
- Standards
- European PharmacopoeiaUSP
Diluent and non-selective pre-enrichment medium, that has the property of revitalization of samples by the presence of meat peptone in the formulation.
Key features
Applications
Diluent (general use).
Industry
Pharmaceutical/veterinary.
Standards
European Pharmacopoeia, USP.
Description and technique
Inoculate according to final purpose, samples and validated methods.
Presentation
| Code | Presentation | Filling | Packaging |
|---|---|---|---|
| LC-5088 | 10 prepared bottles, 125 mL | 100 ± 3 mL | 1 box with 10 bottles 125 mL. Injectable cap: plastic screw inner cap. The use of syringe needles with a diameter greater than 0.8 mm is not recommended. |
| LC-5089 | 10 prepared bottles, 500 mL | 300 ± 5 mL | 1 box with 10 bottles 500 mL. Injectable cap: plastic screw inner cap. The use of syringe needles with a diameter greater than 0.8 mm is not recommended. |
| LC-5090 | 6 prepared bottles, 1 L | 900 ± 10 mL | 1 box with 6 bottles 1 L. Injectable cap: plastic screw inner cap. The use of syringe needles with a diameter greater than 0.8 mm is not recommended. |
Composition
| Ingredient | g/L |
|---|---|
| Meat peptone | 5.00 |
| Beef extract | 3.00 |
| Polysorbate 80 | 10.0 |
Quality control
Physical/chemical control
| Color | Pale yellow |
|---|---|
| pH | 6.9 ± 0.2 at 25 °C |
Microbiological control
Prepare tubes - inoculate: practical range 10-100 CFU (productivity) according to harmonized Eur. Pharmacopoeia.
According to USP and European Pharmacopoeia.
LC-5089: analytical methodology according to ISO 11133:2014/Amd 1:2018; A2:2020.
Aerobiosis. Incubation at 32.5 ± 2.5 °C, reading after 24-48 h.
| Microorganism | Growth |
|---|---|
| Bacillus subtilisATCC 6633, WDCM 00003 | Good |
| Escherichia coliATCC 8739, WDCM 00012 | Good |
| Staphylococcus aureusATCC 6538, WDCM 00032 | Good |
| Candida albicansATCC 10231, WDCM 00054 | Good |
| Salmonella typhimuriumATCC 14028, WDCM 00031 | Good |
| Ps. aeruginosaATCC 9027, WDCM 00026 | Good |
Sterility control
Incubation 48 hours at 30-35 °C and 48 hours at 20-25 °C: NO GROWTH.
Check at 7 days after incubation in same conditions.
Bibliography
- EUROPEAN PHARMACOPOEIA 6.0 (2006) 6th ed. § 2.6.2. Biological test. EDQM. Council of Europe. Strasbourg.
- EUROPEAN PHARMACOPOEIA 8.0 (2014) 8th ed. § 2.6.13. Microbiological examination of non-sterile products: Test for specified microorganisms. Harmonised Method. EDQM. Council of Europe. Strasbourg.
- USP 33 - NF 28 (2011) <62> Microbiological examination of non-sterile products: Test for specified microorganisms. Harmonised Method. USP Corp. Inc. Rockville. MD. USA.
- USP 33 - NF 28 (2011) <71> Sterility Tests. Harmonised Method. USP Corp. Inc. Rockville. MD. USA.
What you receive
The product
Shipped under controlled temperature when the product requires it.
Lot certificate
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Tracked shipment
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