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Reference: GF1053F / KL1053F

Lactose Fermentation Broth

Simple lactose broth with cresyl purple used for the coliform confirmation test, dispensed at 9 mL per tube (3 mL when testing drugs).

Key specifications

Product code (dehydrated powder)
GF1053F
Product code (granulated)
KL1053F
Form
Dehydrated powder and granulated forms
Preparation
Suspend 30.0 g in 1 L of distilled or deionized water; heat with frequent agitation and boil to dissolve; dispense into test tubes with small inverted tubes, 9 mL per tube (3 mL per tube when testing drugs); autoclave at 121 °C for 15 min.
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Overview

Product overview

Lactose Fermentation Broth is used for the coliform confirmation test. The formulation is deliberately simple: peptone (20 g/L), lactose (10 g/L) and cresyl purple (0.01 g/L), at a final pH of 7.2±0.2.

Suspend 30.0 g in 1 L of distilled or deionized water, boil with frequent agitation to dissolve and dispense into test tubes with small inverted tubes, 9 mL per tube (3 mL per tube when testing drugs). Autoclave at 121 °C for 15 minutes. Dehydrated powder (GF1053F) has a 5-year sealed shelf life and the granulated form (KL1053F) 3 years.

Specifications

Technical specifications

11 parameters

Product

Product code (dehydrated powder)
GF1053F
Product code (granulated)
KL1053F
Form
Dehydrated powder and granulated forms

Preparation

Preparation
Suspend 30.0 g in 1 L of distilled or deionized water; heat with frequent agitation and boil to dissolve; dispense into test tubes with small inverted tubes, 9 mL per tube (3 mL per tube when testing drugs); autoclave at 121 °C for 15 min.
Final pH (25 °C)
7.2±0.2

Storage

Storage
Store in a dry place away from light; tighten the cap immediately after use.
Shelf life (sealed) (dehydrated powder)
5 years
Shelf life (sealed) (granulated)
3 years

Composition

Peptone
20 g/L
Lactose
10 g/L
Cresyl purple
0.01 g/L
Features

Key features

  • 01

    Coliform confirmation

    Published for the coliform confirmation test.

  • 02

    Drug-testing tube volume

    Use 3 mL per tube when testing drugs; 9 mL per tube otherwise.

  • 03

    Three-component formula

    Peptone 20, lactose 10 and cresyl purple 0.01 g/L.

  • 04

    Two forms

    Dehydrated powder GF1053F (5 years) and granulated KL1053F (3 years).

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