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In this section: Laboratory Methods (Food)

BAM Media M141: Spray's Fermentation Medium (for Clostridium perfringens)

Media Index for BAM

January 2001

Tryptone	10 g
Neopeptone	10 g
Agar	2 g
Sodium thioglycollate	0.25 g

Dissolve all ingredients except agar and adjust pH to 7.4 ± 0.2. Add agar and heat with agitation to dissolve. Dispense 9 ml portions into 16 × 125 mm tubes. Autoclave 15 min at 121 °C. Before use, heat in boiling water or flowing steam for 10 min. Add 1 ml of sterile 10% carbohydrate solution to 9 ml base.

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

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