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Reference: GF1001F / KL1001F

Plate Count Agar (PCA)

Non-selective agar for obtaining microbial plate counts, with ISO 4833 listed; available as powder or granulated medium.

Key specifications

Product code (dehydrated powder)
GF1001F
Product code (granulated)
KL1001F
Form
Dehydrated powder (GF) and granulated (KL) versions
Standards (ACC field)
ISO 4833 (GF1001F)
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Overview

Product overview

Plate Count Agar (PCA) is used for obtaining microbial plate counts. The formula is deliberately simple: tryptone, yeast extract, dextrose and agar, with no selective agents. The GF1001F listing references ISO 4833.

Suspend 23.5 g in 1 L of purified water, heat with frequent agitation and boil until completely dissolved, then distribute and autoclave at 121 °C for 15 minutes. The final pH is 7.0 ± 0.2.

Both the dehydrated powder (GF1001F) and the granulated version (KL1001F) are listed with the same composition and a 5-year sealed shelf life, stored in a dark, dry place at 2-25 °C. The product is not for clinical use.

Specifications

Technical specifications

13 parameters

Identification

Product code (dehydrated powder)
GF1001F
Product code (granulated)
KL1001F
Form
Dehydrated powder (GF) and granulated (KL) versions
Standards (ACC field)
ISO 4833 (GF1001F)

Preparation

Quantity per litre of purified water
23.5 g
Preparation
Heat with frequent agitation and boil to dissolve completely; distribute and autoclave at 121 °C for 15 minutes
Final pH (25 °C)
7.0 ± 0.2

Storage

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

Composition

Tryptone
5.0 g/L
Yeast Extract
2.5 g/L
Dextrose
1.0 g/L
Agar
15.0 g/L
Features

Key features

  • 01

    Plate counts

    Used for obtaining microbial plate counts.

  • 02

    ISO 4833 reference

    Listed on the GF1001F page.

  • 03

    Simple formula

    Tryptone 5.0, yeast extract 2.5, dextrose 1.0 and agar 15.0 g/L.

  • 04

    Long shelf life

    5 years sealed, stored dark and dry at 2-25 °C.

  • 05

    Two forms

    Dehydrated powder or granulated medium.

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