The BD 211768 Trypticase Soy Broth is a general-purpose microbiological culture medium formulated to support the growth of a broad range of aerobic and facultative anaerobic microorganisms. This nutrient-rich broth combines pancreatic digest of casein and enzymatic digest of soybean meal, providing a balanced source of amino acids, nitrogen, vitamins, and essential nutrients required for microbial growth.
Manufactured by BD, Trypticase Soy Broth is widely used in clinical laboratories, pharmaceutical testing environments, and research facilities for microbial cultivation, maintenance of bacterial cultures, and sterility testing procedures.
Key Benefits
Provides a highly nutritious environment suitable for cultivating a wide variety of microorganisms. Supports growth of both aerobic and facultative anaerobic bacteria. Reliable formulation ensures consistent laboratory performance and reproducible results. Versatile broth medium suitable for routine microbiology testing and research applications.
Compatibility and Applications
BD 211768 Trypticase Soy Broth is compatible with standard microbiology laboratory equipment including incubators, shaker incubators, autoclaves, culture tubes, and sterile flasks. The medium integrates easily into established microbiological workflows used in diagnostic and research laboratories.
Common applications include cultivation and maintenance of bacterial cultures, sterility testing in pharmaceutical manufacturing, preparation of microbial inoculum suspensions, environmental monitoring, and microbiological quality control procedures.
Usage Guidelines
Prepare the medium by dissolving the recommended amount of dehydrated powder in purified water according to manufacturer instructions. Sterilize the prepared broth using appropriate autoclave conditions. Allow the medium to cool before inoculation. Introduce the microbial culture using aseptic technique and incubate under appropriate conditions depending on the organism being studied.
Certifications, Safety Standards, and Regulatory Approvals
BD microbiological culture media are manufactured under regulated quality management systems designed to ensure batch consistency, reliable performance, and compliance with laboratory standards. Quality control procedures confirm the mediums ability to support expected microbial growth.
Comparison with Competitor Products
Compared with basic nutrient broths, Trypticase Soy Broth provides a richer and more balanced nutrient composition capable of supporting a wider range of microorganisms. BD culture media are widely trusted by laboratories due to their consistent formulation, high manufacturing standards, and dependable performance.
Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios
This product is commonly used by microbiologists, laboratory technologists, pharmaceutical quality control specialists, and research scientists working in clinical laboratories, biotechnology research facilities, pharmaceutical manufacturing environments, and academic institutions.
Best Practices for Use and Maintenance
Store the dehydrated medium in a cool, dry environment protected from moisture and contamination. Ensure the container is tightly sealed after each use. Prepare media using calibrated laboratory equipment and validated sterilization procedures. Conduct routine quality control testing using known microbial strains to verify expected growth performance.
Regulatory and Safety Information
Although microbiological culture media are laboratory-use reagents rather than direct patient-use medical devices, they are produced under strict quality control systems that support reliable laboratory testing and compliance with laboratory standards. Appropriate biosafety procedures should always be followed when handling microbial cultures.
How to Order
Ordering the BD 211768 Trypticase Soy Broth is simple. Add the product to your cart and proceed through the secure checkout process. For bulk purchasing or additional assistance, contact CIA Medical customer service at (312) 275-5850.
