BD 211822 - Tryptic Soy Broth, Dehydrated Culture Medium for Microbial Growth

BD 211822 - Tryptic Soy Broth, Dehydrated Culture Medium for Microbial Growth

The BD 211822 Tryptic Soy Broth is a general-purpose dehydrated culture medium formulated to support the growth of a wide variety of microorganisms. This nutrient-rich broth provides essential amino acids, peptides, and carbohydrates that promote reliable cultivation of both aerobic and facultative anaerobic bacteria. The medium is widely used in microbiological research, clinical diagnostics, and pharmaceutical quality control.

Manufactured under the quality standards of BD, this culture medium is designed to deliver consistent microbial growth performance and dependable laboratory results.

Key Benefits

Supports growth of a broad spectrum of microorganisms. Nutrient-rich formulation promotes reliable microbial recovery and propagation. Dehydrated format allows flexible preparation according to laboratory workflow needs. Manufactured under strict quality controls to ensure reproducible performance. Suitable for routine microbiological cultivation and enrichment procedures.

Compatibility and Applications

BD 211822 Tryptic Soy Broth is compatible with standard microbiology laboratory equipment including autoclaves, incubators, and sterile culture tubes or flasks. It is widely used in hospital microbiology laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturing environments, biotechnology research facilities, and academic institutions.

Common applications include microbial cultivation, enrichment of bacterial cultures, sterility testing, and preparation of inocula for identification or susceptibility testing.

Usage Guidelines

Prepare the medium by dissolving the recommended amount of dehydrated powder in purified water according to the manufacturers instructions. Sterilize the prepared broth using appropriate autoclave conditions. Dispense into sterile culture vessels and allow to cool before inoculation. Inoculate specimens using aseptic technique and incubate according to laboratory protocol.

Certifications, Safety Standards, and Regulatory Approvals

BD culture media products are manufactured under regulated quality systems designed to ensure reliability, consistency, and compliance with laboratory standards. Quality control testing verifies growth-promoting characteristics and medium performance before release.

Comparison with Competitor Products

Compared with minimal nutrient broths, tryptic soy broth provides a richer nutritional environment capable of supporting a broader range of organisms. BD microbiology media are widely recognized for their high-quality formulation, strict quality control processes, and reliable performance across laboratory workflows.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

This product is commonly used by microbiologists, clinical laboratory technologists, research scientists, and pharmaceutical quality assurance professionals. It is particularly valuable in laboratories performing microbial cultivation, sterility testing, and organism identification.

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance

Store the dehydrated medium in a cool, dry location protected from moisture and direct light. Seal containers tightly after each use to preserve powder integrity. Prepare media using calibrated equipment and validated sterilization procedures. Perform routine quality control testing using reference organisms to confirm medium performance.

Regulatory and Safety Information

Although culture media are laboratory-use products rather than direct patient-use medical devices, they are manufactured under strict quality control systems that support clinical and pharmaceutical laboratory compliance. Proper handling, preparation, and disposal according to biosafety guidelines are essential.

How to Order

Ordering the BD 211822 Tryptic Soy Broth 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.