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Reference: GF1678F

Modified Giolitti and Cantoni Broth Base

Base broth for MPN enumeration and selective enrichment of Staphylococcus aureus, prepared at single or double strength and completed with potassium tellurite; ISO 6888 listed.

Key specifications

Product code (dehydrated powder)
GF1678F
Form
Dehydrated powder
Standards (ACC field)
ISO 6888
Quantity per litre of purified water, single strength
55.2 g
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Overview

Product overview

Modified Giolitti and Cantoni Broth Base is used for enumeration by the MPN method and for the selective enrichment of Staphylococcus aureus. The source cites ISO 6888. The formula contains enzymatic casein digest, meat extract, yeast extract, lithium chloride, 20.0 g/L mannitol, glycine, sodium pyruvate and Tween 80.

For single-strength broth, suspend 55.2 g in 1 L of purified water; for double-strength broth, suspend 110.4 g in 1 L. Boil with frequent agitation until dissolved, then distribute 9 mL portions into tubes (single strength) or 10 mL portions (double strength) and autoclave at 121 °C for 15 minutes. Cool to 45-50 °C and aseptically add 0.1 mL (single strength) or 0.2 mL (double strength) of 1% potassium tellurite solution per tube. The final pH is 6.9 ± 0.2.

Sealed shelf life is 3 years. Not for clinical use.

Specifications

Technical specifications

21 parameters

Identification

Product code (dehydrated powder)
GF1678F
Form
Dehydrated powder
Standards (ACC field)
ISO 6888

Preparation

Quantity per litre of purified water, single strength
55.2 g
Quantity per litre of purified water, double strength
110.4 g
Dissolution
Heat with frequent agitation and boil to dissolve completely
Dispensing
9 mL portions into tubes for single strength; 10 mL for double strength
Sterilisation
Autoclave at 121 °C for 15 minutes
Supplementation
Cool to 45-50 °C; aseptically add 0.1 mL (single strength) or 0.2 mL (double strength) of 1% potassium tellurite solution per tube
Final pH (25 °C)
6.9 ± 0.2

Storage

Storage
Store in a dark, dry place at 2-25 °C; tighten the bottle cap immediately after use
Shelf life (sealed)
3 years

Composition

Enzymatic Digest of Casein
10.0 g/L
Meat Extract
5.0 g/L
Yeast Extract
5.0 g/L
Lithium Chloride
5.0 g/L
Mannitol
20.0 g/L
Sodium Chloride
5.0 g/L
Glycine
1.2 g/L
Sodium Pyruvate
3.0 g/L
Tween 80
1.0 g/L
Features

Key features

  • 01

    MPN enumeration

    Used for enumeration according to the MPN method and for selective enrichment of Staphylococcus aureus.

  • 02

    ISO 6888 reference

    The standards field lists ISO 6888.

  • 03

    Two strengths

    Single strength at 55.2 g/L or double strength at 110.4 g/L.

  • 04

    Tellurite supplementation

    0.1 mL or 0.2 mL of 1% potassium tellurite solution per tube, added at 45-50 °C.

  • 05

    Defined formula

    Mannitol 20.0, lithium chloride 5.0, glycine 1.2, sodium pyruvate 3.0 and Tween 80 1.0 g/L.

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