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BAM Media M154: Trypticase (Tryptic) Soy Broth

January 2001

Trypticase peptone 17 g
Phytone peptone 3 g
NaCl 5 g
K2HPO4 2.5 g
Glucose 2.5 g
Distilled water 1 liter

Heat with gentle agitation to dissolve. Dispense 225 ml into 500 ml Erlenmeyer flasks. Autoclave 15 min at 121°C. Final pH, 7.3 ± 0.2.

For trypticase soy broth without glucose, prepare as above, but omit 2.5 g glucose.

For use with halophilic Vibrio spp., add NaCl to a final concentration of 2-3%.


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

 
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