| Category : |
Culture Media, Enzyme etc |
| CAS No. : |
N/A |
| Synonyms : |
Plate Count Agar; PCA |
| Appearance : |
Dehydrated medium is a free-flowing yellowish powder. The prepared medium is a kind of yellowish transparent gel. |
| Application : |
Plate Count Agar (PCA), also known as Standard Methods Agar, is a non-selective, nutrient-rich medium used to enumerate viable aerobic bacteria in food, dairy products, water, and pharmaceuticals. It facilitates the counting of Colony Forming Units (CFU) using pour plate or surface spread methods to ensure sanitary quality compliance with standards like ISO 4833 and APHA. |
| Packaging Details : |
250g /Bottle, 20 bottles/Carton |
| Delivery time : |
1-2 weeks |
| Storage : |
Plate Count Agar must be stored tightly capped in the original container at 5-30°C. The dehydrated medium has a shelf life of 3 years from date of manufacturing. Prepared medium may be stored, out of direct light at 2-8°C. |
| Shelf life : |
3 years |
