Tryptose Agar Culture Media

Tryptose Agar is recommended for the cultivation and isolation of pathogenic and saprophytic bacteria, especially Brucella as specified by Huddleson and Castaneda (1,2) Huddleson found Tryptose media to be equal or superior to meat infusion media, providing uniformity for the cultivation and differentiation of fastidious organisms (1).

The successful isolation of Brucella spp. supports the use of Tryptose media as a rich general purpose media. Tryptose Agar is prepared with Tryptose, which is a mixed enzymatic hydrolysate with rich nutritional value for microbiological culture media. The enzymatic hydrolysis of Tryptose permits the preservation of vitamins and amino acids.

Small volumes of Tryptose Agar culture media vial(s) may occasionally become entrapped in the seal of the product vial during shipment and storage. If necessary, briefly centrifuge the vial on a tabletop centrifuge to dislodge any liquid in the container`s cap. Certain products may require to ship with dry ice and additional dry ice fee may apply.

MBS653186 is a culture media targeting Tryptose Agar. Also known as Tryptose Agar (Powder).