Instructions for Microbiology Plate Pouring Kit
1.
Remove number of petri dishes required for pouring. Leave remaining petri dishes
in plastic sleeve and re-seal. Each 250 ml bottle of media provides approximately
10-15 plates.
2.
Place one bottle of media in a heating device to melt. There are two recommended
heating options:
Microwave- Unscrew cap and leave resting atop bottleneck. Place in
microwave and set for medium heat for approximately two minutes. Heat
an additional 30 seconds at medium heat. Repeat this process until media
in all liquid. Caution: Liquid media will be very hot. Wear appropriate
gloves and eye protection to handle bottle. Avoid shaking or swirling
media to prevent boil over.
Hot water bath: Unscrew cap and leave resting atop bottleneck. Place
bottle in boiling water. Media is ready to pour when liquefied. Caution:
Liquid media will be very hot. Wear appropriate gloves and eye
protection to handle bottle. Avoid shaking or swirling media to
prevent boil over
3.
Lift lid of dish enough to pour media into petri dish. Fill to a level of
approximately 3/16” or 4mm.
4.
Place lid on filled dish bottom and allow to cool. Approximately 30-40 minutes.
Place cooled prepared plates in a refrigerator until ready to use.
Note: Used media plates should to decontaminated after use. Bleach can be poured over
each plate. Place decontaminated plates in a plastic bag and seal. Dispose of plates
according to your institution’s policy and procedures.
Reorder information
Catalog No.
Description
Pkg. Size
11006-040
Nutrient Agar Heat and Pour
250 ml
11006-041
Tryptic Soy Agar Heat and Pour
250 ml
11006-045
Luria Bertani Agar Heat and Pour
250 ml
11007-004
100 x15mm Petri Dish
Sleeve of 24
11006-042
Nutrient Agar Plate Pouring Kit
Each
(includes two bottles of media and 24 petri dishes)
11006-043
Tryptic Soy Agar Plate Pouring Kit
Each
(includes two bottles of media and 24 petri dishes)
11006-044
Nutrient Agar/Tryptic Soy Agar Plate Pouring Kit
Each
(includes one bottle of each media and 24 petri dishes)
11006-046
Luria Bertani Agar Plate Pouring Kit
Each
(includes two bottles of media and 24 petri dishes)
IPM Scientific, Inc.