Sabouraud Dextrose Agar (SDA) Slant 14mL Tube, 10/Pk

Sabouraud Dextrose Agar (SDA) is the standard culture medium for the isolation and cultivation of yeasts, molds, and dermatophytes. This specific format features a generous 14mL fill in a large tube, providing a maximal surface area for fungal growth and extended culture viability.

The 14mL "Deep Slant" Advantage: Compared to standard 6-8mL slants, the 14mL fill offers significant benefits for mycology:

1. Extended Incubation: Fungi, especially dermatophytes (skin fungi), can take 2 to 4 weeks to mature. Small slants often dry out before the culture is fully grown. The 14mL volume acts as a massive moisture reservoir, ensuring the agar remains hydrated for weeks without cracking.

2. Maximum Surface Area: The large slant provides a broad surface for colony isolation, allowing you to clearly see pigment production, aerial mycelium, and colony texture—all critical for identifying mold species.

3. Stock Culture Storage: The extra depth makes this the ideal vessel for maintaining "Master Stock" cultures in the refrigerator for months.

The Formulation:

• High Dextrose (4%): Provides abundant energy for rapid fungal growth.

• Acidic pH (5.6): Inhibits bacterial contaminants, ensuring that the culture remains pure.

Common Applications:

• Clinical Diagnostics: Primary isolation of fungi from skin scrapings, hair, and nail clippings.

• Mycotoxin Research: Growing large biomass of mold for secondary metabolite extraction.

• Culture Maintenance: Long-term storage of valuable fungal strains.

• Superior Longevity: 14mL fill prevents desiccation during week-long incubations.

• High Visibility: Large surface area aids in the visual identification of mold structures.

• Selective: Acidic pH and high sugar content favor fungi over bacteria.

• Robust format: Large tube fits standard racks but offers double the media of typical slants.

• Format: Sterile 14mL agar slants in screw-cap tubes (10-pack).

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