Oxoid Ltd - Oxoid Tryptone Soya Broth 5Kg

Applications & Use Cases

• Sterility testing and microbial limit testing in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Sterility testing of medical devices such as surgical instruments and implants.
• Culturing bacteria and fungi from clinical specimens in hospitals and clinical laboratories.
• Testing for microbial contamination and hygiene monitoring in the food and beverage industry.
• General purpose microbial growth in biotechnology and research laboratories.

Typical Specifications

Typical format

Dehydrated powder, requiring reconstitution with purified water.

Common pack sizes

Typically available in 500g, 2.5kg, and 5kg containers for laboratory and industrial use.

Storage conditions

Commonly requires storage in a cool, dry place, away from direct light, for optimal shelf life.

Typical pH range (reconstituted)

For this class of medium, the pH is typically around 7.3 ± 0.2 at 25°C after reconstitution.

Certifications

Units of this type are commonly manufactured to EP/USP/BP/JP standards for pharmaceutical applications.

Shelf life

Typically several years from the date of manufacture when stored correctly, with specific expiry dates provided by the manufacturer.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is Tryptone Soya Broth (TSB) used for?

  TSB is a general-purpose nutrient medium widely used for the cultivation of a broad range of microorganisms, including bacteria and fungi, across various industries such as pharmaceuticals, food, and clinical diagnostics.

• Does TSB require sterilisation before use?

• What are the key ingredients in TSB?

• Can TSB be used for anaerobic cultures?

• How should prepared TSB be stored?