BD 211720 - Thioglycollate Medium Without Indicator, Dehydrated Culture Media
The BD 211720 Thioglycollate Medium Without Indicator is a dehydrated microbiological culture medium formulated to support the growth of aerobic, anaerobic, and facultative organisms. This version is supplied without a redox indicator, making it suitable for applications where indicator dyes are not desired or may interfere with downstream analysis.
Manufactured under the quality standards of BD, this medium is engineered to provide reliable organism recovery and consistent laboratory performance across clinical and research settings.
Key Benefits
Supports growth of a broad range of organisms, including obligate anaerobes. Indicator-free formulation suitable for specialized testing protocols. Dehydrated powder format allows flexible batch preparation. Manufactured under controlled quality systems to ensure lot-to-lot consistency. Designed to promote reliable microbial recovery in diagnostic and sterility testing environments.
Compatibility and Applications
BD 211720 Thioglycollate Medium Without Indicator is compatible with standard laboratory media preparation systems, including autoclaves and sterile culture tubes. It is widely used in hospital microbiology laboratories, pharmaceutical quality control departments, biotechnology facilities, and research institutions.
Common applications include sterility testing, recovery of anaerobic bacteria, and enrichment of fastidious organisms from clinical or environmental specimens.
Usage Guidelines
Prepare the medium by dissolving the specified amount of dehydrated powder in purified water according to manufacturer instructions. Sterilize as directed, typically via autoclaving under validated conditions. Dispense into sterile tubes and allow to cool. Inoculate specimens under aseptic conditions and incubate according to laboratory protocol. Evaluate growth characteristics based on established microbiological guidelines.
Certifications, Safety Standards, and Regulatory Approvals
BD culture media products are manufactured under regulated quality systems designed to ensure performance consistency and compliance with laboratory standards. Quality control testing verifies growth-promoting properties and overall medium performance, supporting use in clinical diagnostics and sterility testing.
Comparison with Competitor Products
Compared with thioglycollate media containing redox indicators, this indicator-free formulation provides flexibility for laboratories requiring neutral or dye-free conditions. BD culture media are widely recognized for reproducibility, stringent quality control, and dependable microbiological performance.
Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios
This product is commonly used by microbiologists, clinical laboratory technologists, pharmaceutical quality assurance professionals, and research scientists. It is particularly effective in anaerobic culture workflows and sterility testing programs where reliable organism recovery is essential.
Best Practices for Use and Maintenance
Store the dehydrated medium in a cool, dry location protected from moisture. Seal the container tightly after each use. Prepare media using calibrated equipment and validated sterilization procedures. Perform routine quality control testing with known control strains to verify performance. Dispose of used cultures according to institutional biosafety protocols.
Regulatory and Safety Information
While culture media are laboratory-use products rather than direct patient-use devices, they are manufactured under strict quality control systems to support clinical and pharmaceutical compliance standards. Proper handling, preparation, and disposal in accordance with biosafety guidelines are essential to maintaining laboratory safety.
How to Order
Ordering the BD 211720 Thioglycollate Medium Without Indicator is straightforward. Add the product to your cart and proceed through the secure checkout process. For bulk laboratory purchasing or additional assistance, contact CIA Medical customer service at (312) 275-5850 or use the contact form available on this page.
