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BAM Media M10: Alkaline Peptone Water

Media Index for BAM

January 2001

Peptone 10 g
NaCl 10 g
Distilled water l liter

Adjust pH so that value after sterilization is 8.5 ± 0.2.
Dispense into screw-cap tubes. Autoclave 10 min at 121°C.


Original Source: Bacteriological Analytical Manual, 8th Edition, Revision A, 1998.

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