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In this section: Laboratory Methods (Food)

BAM Media M119: Penicillin-Streptomycin Solution (antibiotic concentrate)

Media Index for BAM

January 2001

Penicillin G	500,000 IU
Streptomycin	500,000 5g
Distilled water	100 ml

Dissolve antibiotics in water and sterilize by filtration. Store at 5°C.

For V. cholerae, use commercially available penicillin G-streptomycin sulfate solution. Add 5 ml solution per 500 ml medium. Store at -20°C.

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

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