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Reference: GF1040F

Trypticase Soy Sheep Blood Agar (TSSB)

Soy-based blood agar for the enumeration and selective cultivation of Bacillus cereus, prepared with sterile defibrinated sheep blood added after sterilization.

Key specifications

Product code
GF1040F
Form
Dehydrated powder
Preparation
Weigh 45.0 g, heat and stir to dissolve in 1000 mL of distilled water; dispense 100 mL per flask and autoclave at 121 °C for 15 min; cool to 45-50 °C, aseptically add 5-10 mL of sterile defibrinated sheep blood, mix and pour (18-20 mL per plate).
Final pH (25 °C)
7.0±0.2
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Overview

Product overview

Trypticase Soy Sheep Blood Agar (TSSB) is used for the enumeration and selective cultivation of Bacillus cereus. The base combines tryptone, soy peptone, sodium chloride, dipotassium phosphate, glucose and agar (final pH 7.0±0.2) and is completed with sterile defibrinated sheep blood.

Weigh 45.0 g and dissolve in 1000 mL of distilled water with heat and stirring; dispense 100 mL per flask and autoclave at 121 °C for 15 minutes. Cool to 45-50 °C, aseptically add 5-10 mL of sterile defibrinated sheep blood, mix thoroughly and pour 18-20 mL per plate. Sealed product has a 3-year shelf life when kept in a dark, dry place at room temperature.

Specifications

Technical specifications

12 parameters

Product

Product code
GF1040F
Form
Dehydrated powder

Preparation

Preparation
Weigh 45.0 g, heat and stir to dissolve in 1000 mL of distilled water; dispense 100 mL per flask and autoclave at 121 °C for 15 min; cool to 45-50 °C, aseptically add 5-10 mL of sterile defibrinated sheep blood, mix and pour (18-20 mL per plate).
Final pH (25 °C)
7.0±0.2

Storage

Storage
Store in a dark and dry place at room temperature; tighten the bottle cap immediately after use.
Shelf life (sealed)
3 years

Composition

Tryptone
15 g/L
Soy peptone
5 g/L
Sodium chloride
5 g/L
Anhydrous dipotassium phosphate
3 g/L
Glucose
3 g/L
Agar
15 g/L
Features

Key features

  • 01

    Bacillus cereus enumeration

    Published for enumeration and selective cultivation of Bacillus cereus.

  • 02

    Sheep blood supplement

    Add 5-10 mL of sterile defibrinated sheep blood after cooling to 45-50 °C.

  • 03

    Defined plate volume

    Pour 18-20 mL per plate.

  • 04

    3-year shelf life

    Sealed product stored in a dark, dry place at room temperature.

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