BD 221013 - Tube Slant Sabouraud Dextrose Agar (SAB DEX AG SL) Reliable Solid Medium for Fungal and Yeast Cultivation
The BD 221013 Tube Slant Sabouraud Dextrose Agar (SAB DEX AG SL) is a high-quality prepared culture medium designed for the isolation, cultivation, and maintenance of fungi, yeasts, and molds. Formulated with peptones and dextrose, this medium provides a nutritionally rich and supportive environment ideal for a wide range of fungal species, including dermatophytes, yeasts such as Candida species, and filamentous fungi. The slant tube format offers an extended growth surface and easy observation of colony morphology, making it a preferred choice in clinical, pharmaceutical, and industrial microbiology laboratories.
Key Benefits
The BD 221013 Sabouraud Dextrose Agar Slant ensures superior performance, consistency, and convenience for mycological testing. Each tube is pre-prepared, sterilized, and ready to use, reducing preparation time and minimizing contamination risks. Its nutrient-rich formulation promotes rapid and robust fungal growth, while the solid slanted surface enhances oxygen availability for aerobic fungi. The clear and firm agar allows easy detection of colony characteristics, pigmentation, and growth patternsessential for accurate identification and quality assurance testing.
Compatibility and Applications
The BD 221013 Tube Slant Sabouraud Dextrose Agar is compatible with a broad range of fungi and yeasts. It is widely used for cultivating pathogenic and non-pathogenic organisms such as Aspergillus, Penicillium, Candida, and Trichophyton species. It serves multiple purposes in clinical diagnostics, pharmaceutical quality control, cosmetic testing, and food safety microbiology. The product is ideal for routine fungal identification, stock culture maintenance, sterility testing, and environmental monitoring where fungal growth assessment is required.
Usage Guidelines
Before use, inspect the tube for integrity and clarity. Allow the tube to reach room temperature and ensure the agar surface is free of condensation. Using aseptic technique, inoculate the slanted surface with the fungal or yeast specimen using a sterile loop or swab. Incubate at 2530C for up to 714 days, depending on the organism. Observe colony growth for color, texture, and morphology. After incubation, store or dispose of the tubes according to institutional biosafety protocols. Store unused tubes at 225C and protect from direct light and desiccation.
Certifications, Safety Standards, and Regulatory Approvals
The BD 221013 Sabouraud Dextrose Agar Slant is produced under ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certified quality management systems and adheres to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards. It meets FDA and USP (United States Pharmacopeia) requirements for microbiological culture media used in clinical and pharmaceutical environments. Each batch undergoes rigorous quality control testing to ensure proper pH, sterility, and growth-promoting ability with control strains such as Candida albicans and Aspergillus niger.
Comparison with Competitor Products
Compared to generic or in-house prepared media, BDs Sabouraud Dextrose Agar Slants provide unmatched consistency, clarity, and reliability. Competitor brands may show variable agar firmness, inconsistent pH, or lower growth recovery rates. BDs precision manufacturing process guarantees uniform media composition and long shelf life, ensuring dependable results in mycological testing. The pre-prepared slant tubes also save laboratory preparation time while ensuring standardization across multiple testing locations.
Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios
The BD 221013 Sabouraud Dextrose Agar Slant is designed for use by clinical microbiologists, laboratory technologists, and quality assurance specialists in healthcare, pharmaceutical, and food industries. It is ideal for applications such as routine fungal identification, maintaining reference strains, sterility checks for pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, and contamination monitoring in controlled environments. Its convenient tube design supports both culture isolation and long-term maintenance of fungal samples.
Best Practices for Use and Maintenance
Always handle the tubes aseptically to prevent contamination. Label each culture clearly with strain information and date of inoculation. Avoid excessive heat exposure or dehydration of the agar surface. For long-term preservation, store viable cultures at refrigerated temperatures or transfer periodically to fresh slant tubes. Dispose of all used culture tubes as biohazard waste according to local and institutional regulations. Maintain storage conditions between 225C to ensure product stability and reliability.
Regulatory and Safety Information
The BD 221013 Sabouraud Dextrose Agar Slant is classified as a non-hazardous microbiological medium intended for in vitro diagnostic and research use only. It should be handled by trained laboratory personnel using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, lab coats, and eye protection. Avoid ingestion or direct contact with cultures grown on the medium. Follow institutional biosafety and waste disposal protocols for handling potentially infectious materials.
How to Order
To order the BD 221013 Tube Slant Sabouraud Dextrose Agar, add the product to your cart and complete your purchase securely through CIA Medicals online ordering system. For institutional or bulk order inquiries, contact CIA Medical customer service at (312) 275-5850 or use the contact form on this page. Our support team can assist with pricing, availability, and documentation to ensure seamless integration into your laboratorys mycological testing workflow.
