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Reference: GF1036F / KL1036F

PALCAM Agar Base

Base medium for the selective isolation and culture of Listeria monocytogenes, completed with the TJ011F supplement; ISO 11290 is listed.

Key specifications

Product code (dehydrated powder)
GF1036F
Product code (granulated)
KL1036F
Form
Dehydrated powder (GF) and granulated (KL) versions
Standards (ACC field)
ISO 11290
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Overview

Product overview

PALCAM Agar Base is used for the selective isolation and culture of Listeria monocytogenes, and the source lists ISO 11290 in its standards field. The base combines peptone, starch and yeast extract with 15 g/L lithium chloride, mannitol, esculin, ammonium ferric citrate and phenol red.

Suspend 73.9 g in 1 L of purified water, boil with frequent agitation until dissolved, dispense and autoclave at 121 °C for 15 minutes. Cool to below 50 °C and aseptically add one vial of Supplement (Cat. TJ011F) per 100 mL of base medium, then mix well. The final pH is 7.2 ± 0.2.

Powder (GF1036F) and granulated (KL1036F) versions share one formula and a 3-year sealed shelf life. The product is not for clinical use.

Specifications

Technical specifications

22 parameters

Identification

Product code (dehydrated powder)
GF1036F
Product code (granulated)
KL1036F
Form
Dehydrated powder (GF) and granulated (KL) versions
Standards (ACC field)
ISO 11290

Preparation

Quantity per litre of purified water
73.9 g
Dissolution
Heat with frequent agitation and boil to dissolve completely
Sterilisation
Dispense and autoclave at 121 °C for 15 minutes
Supplementation
Cool to below 50 °C; aseptically add 1 vial of Supplement (Cat. TJ011F) per 100 mL base medium and mix well
Final pH (25 °C)
7.2 ± 0.2

Storage

Storage
Store in the dark at room temperature before use
Shelf life (sealed)
3 years

Composition

Peptone
23.0 g/L
Starch
1.0 g/L
Sodium Chloride
5.0 g/L
Yeast Extract
3.0 g/L
Agar
15.0 g/L
Glucose
0.5 g/L
Mannitol
10.0 g/L
Esculin
0.8 g/L
Ammonium Ferric Citrate
0.5 g/L
Phenol Red
0.08 g/L
Lithium Chloride
15.0 g/L
Features

Key features

  • 01

    Listeria monocytogenes

    Selective isolation and culture of Listeria monocytogenes.

  • 02

    Standards reference

    ISO 11290 appears in the product's standards field.

  • 03

    Supplement required

    One vial of Supplement TJ011F is added per 100 mL of cooled base.

  • 04

    Indicator system

    Mannitol 10 g/L with phenol red 0.08 g/L, plus esculin and ammonium ferric citrate.

  • 05

    Storage

    Keep in the dark at room temperature before use.

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