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BAM Media M47: Earle's Balanced Salts (Phenol Red-Free)

Media Index for BAM

January 2001

NaCl 6.8 g
KCl 400 mg
CaCl2·2H2O 265 mg
MgSO4·7H2O 200 mg
NaH2PO4·7H2O 140 mg
Glucose 1.0 g
NaHCO3 2.2 g
Distilled water 1 liter

Dissolve ingredients in the water. Sterilize by filtration. Final pH, 7.2 ± 0.2.


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

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