Tryptone Soy Agar (Powder)

Tryptone Soy Agar (TSA) is a general-purpose agar which will support the growth of a wide range of micro-organisms, and is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions in humans. The medium can be used for phage typing, colicine typing and for testing the X and V of Haemophilus spp. factor requirements.

Light tan, homogeneous, free flowing powder

Light tan, clear, complete wth heat

7.2 ± 0.2 at 25°C

Surface plating. Time and temperature to suit organisms, usually aerobic.

Dehydrated Appearance: Prepared medium is a clear, pale yellow colored gel.

Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 6538
Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 9027
Bacillus subtilis ATCC 6633
Candida albicans ATCC 10231
Aspergillus brasiliensis ATCC16404

This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological. Toxicity and Hazards