BD 244620 - LB Broth Miller, Dehydrated Microbiology Culture Medium for Bacterial Growth

BD 244620 - LB Broth Miller, Dehydrated Microbiology Culture Medium for Bacterial Growth

The BD 244620 LB Broth Miller is a dehydrated microbiological culture medium widely used for the cultivation and maintenance of bacteria in molecular biology and microbiology laboratories. This nutrient-rich broth formulation supports rapid bacterial growth and is commonly used in recombinant DNA research, cloning experiments, and routine microbial culture procedures.

Produced by BD, LB Broth Miller provides a balanced nutrient composition that promotes consistent microbial growth across a wide range of bacterial species. The Miller formulation contains higher sodium chloride concentration than other LB variants, making it particularly suitable for experiments requiring defined osmotic conditions.

Key Benefits

Supports robust growth of common laboratory bacterial strains, including Escherichia coli. Miller formulation provides consistent sodium chloride concentration for reproducible experimental results. Dehydrated powder format allows laboratories to prepare media as needed. Reliable nutrient composition supports routine microbial culture and molecular biology workflows.

Compatibility and Applications

BD 244620 LB Broth Miller is compatible with standard laboratory equipment used for microbiological media preparation, including autoclaves, incubators, shaker incubators, and sterile culture flasks or tubes. It integrates easily into established microbiology and molecular biology protocols.

Common applications include bacterial culture for plasmid preparation, recombinant DNA experiments, protein expression studies, and general microbial cultivation in research laboratories. It is widely used in biotechnology laboratories, academic research facilities, pharmaceutical research environments, and teaching laboratories.

Usage Guidelines

Prepare the medium by dissolving the appropriate amount of dehydrated powder in purified water according to manufacturer instructions. Sterilize the prepared broth using standard autoclave procedures. Allow the medium to cool before inoculation. Introduce the bacterial culture using aseptic technique and incubate under appropriate laboratory conditions depending on the organism being cultivated.

Certifications, Safety Standards, and Regulatory Approvals

BD microbiological culture media are produced under regulated quality management systems designed to ensure consistent performance and reliable laboratory outcomes. Quality control procedures verify medium composition and microbial growth support prior to distribution.

Comparison with Competitor Products

Compared with general nutrient broths, LB Broth Miller is specifically formulated to support bacterial growth for molecular biology applications. BD culture media are widely trusted for their consistent formulation, high-quality ingredients, and reliable performance in laboratory workflows.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

This product is commonly used by microbiologists, molecular biologists, biotechnology researchers, and laboratory technicians performing bacterial culture experiments. It is especially valuable in laboratories conducting genetic engineering, cloning, and protein expression research.

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance

Store the dehydrated medium in a cool, dry environment protected from moisture and contamination. Seal containers tightly after each use to maintain powder integrity. Prepare media using calibrated equipment and validated sterilization procedures. Conduct routine quality control testing using known bacterial strains to confirm proper growth performance.

Regulatory and Safety Information

Although microbiological culture media are laboratory-use products rather than direct patient-use medical devices, they are manufactured under strict quality control systems that support reliable laboratory research and diagnostic testing. Proper laboratory safety procedures should be followed when preparing and handling culture media.

How to Order

Ordering the BD 244620 LB Broth Miller 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.