Troy 221087 - Trypticase Soy Agar (TSA) Slants Pre-filled Culture Media for Routine Microbiological Testing, 100/CS
The BD 221087 Trypticase Soy Agar (TSA) Slants are ready-to-use culture media tubes designed for the cultivation, maintenance, and preservation of a wide range of microorganisms. Manufactured by BD (Becton Dickinson), these slants provide a nutrient-rich, general-purpose medium suitable for routine bacterial growth in clinical, industrial, and research laboratories. Each slant tube contains solidified Trypticase Soy Agar that supports aerobic and facultative anaerobic bacteria, ensuring dependable results for quality control, microbial maintenance, and diagnostic applications.
Key Benefits
The BD TSA Slants deliver convenience and consistency, eliminating the need for in-house media preparation. Their pre-filled, sterile format reduces contamination risks and saves valuable laboratory time. TSA is a highly nutritious medium that promotes robust bacterial growth, making it ideal for subculturing, strain preservation, and purity checks. The slanted surface increases the available growth area while maintaining moisture, ensuring longevity and viability of cultured organisms. Each tube is manufactured under strict quality control to provide reproducible performance across all batches.
Compatibility and Applications
BD 221087 TSA Slants are compatible with a wide variety of bacterial species, including both Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms. They are used extensively in hospitals, diagnostic centers, research institutions, and industrial microbiology labs for bacterial isolation, culture maintenance, and sterility testing. The product is suitable for routine quality control in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food industries, as well as for academic and research applications where general-purpose growth media are required.
Usage Guidelines
To use the BD TSA Slant, aseptically inoculate the surface of the agar using a sterile inoculating loop or needle. Incubate at 3537C for 1824 hours, or according to the growth requirements of the organism. After incubation, observe the colonies for morphology, pigmentation, and other identifying features. Store unused slants at 28C in an upright position and allow them to reach room temperature before use. Avoid exposure to direct light or high humidity to maintain media integrity. Always follow laboratory aseptic techniques and biosafety guidelines during handling.
Certifications, Safety Standards, and Regulatory Approvals
The BD 221087 TSA Slants comply with ISO 11133 standards for microbiological media performance. Produced under ISO 13485-certified conditions, they meet FDA and CE requirements for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) products. The media are manufactured following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure batch-to-batch consistency, sterility, and traceability. BDs long-standing reputation for quality assurance guarantees reliability and compliance with clinical and industrial microbiology standards.
Comparison with Competitor Products
Compared to other ready-to-use TSA slants, BD 221087 offers superior consistency, long shelf life, and reduced batch variation. Many competing brands may exhibit uneven media thickness or inconsistent solidification, leading to variable growth patterns. BDs advanced packaging and controlled manufacturing environment ensure uniform agar depth, optimal moisture retention, and clear labeling for accurate identification. Laboratories worldwide prefer BD TSA Slants for their trusted performance, stability, and ease of use in routine culturing applications.
Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios
The BD 221087 TSA Slants are designed for microbiologists, laboratory technicians, and quality assurance professionals working in clinical diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, environmental testing, and research institutions. These slants are particularly valuable in applications requiring long-term maintenance of bacterial strains, such as stock cultures, reference collections, or production control in manufacturing environments. They are also ideal for teaching laboratories where consistent and safe bacterial growth media are essential for training and experimentation.
Best Practices for Use and Maintenance
Always handle TSA slants using sterile technique to avoid contamination. Label each tube clearly with the organism name and date of inoculation. After incubation, seal the tubes tightly to prevent desiccation and store them under recommended temperature conditions. Periodically inspect stored cultures for contamination or drying, and re-isolate organisms as necessary to maintain strain viability. When used for quality control, verify performance regularly using standard ATCC control strains to ensure the medias effectiveness and reproducibility.
Regulatory and Safety Information
The BD 221087 TSA Slants are intended for professional laboratory use only. All users should consult the products Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before handling. The slants contain non-toxic ingredients but should be handled using standard microbiological safety procedures, including gloves and lab coats. Dispose of used tubes by autoclaving before discarding in accordance with institutional biosafety waste protocols. BD ensures full compliance with all applicable safety and performance regulations for laboratory culture media.
How to Order
To order the BD 221087 Trypticase Soy Agar (TSA) Slants, simply add the product to your cart and complete the secure checkout process on the CIA Medical website. For bulk orders, standing supply agreements, or institutional purchases, contact CIA Medical customer service at (312) 275-5850 or submit an inquiry through the contact form. CIA Medical offers reliable delivery, competitive pricing, and expert support for all BD microbiology and culture media products.
