Plate Count Agar (PCA) Detail

Plate Count Agar (APHA) (Standard Methods Agar, Tryptone Glucose Yeast Agar) This medium is formulated to A.P.H.A. specification and intended for use in food, dairy and water bacteriology to perform Total Viable Counts. The agar is of high gel strength and is therefore suitable for use in pour plate techniques as well as surface inoculation.

Plate Count Agar (PCA) P0041

• Category: Food, Water & Environmental / Pharmaceutical/Industrial & Cosmetic
• Pack Size: 10 x 90 mm plates
• Shelf Life: 12 weeks
• Storage Temp: 2-8 °C
• Appearance: Firm Gel
• Colour: Straw / White
• Recommended Incubation: 37 ± 1°C for 72 ± 3 hours
• pH: 7.0 ± 0.2
• Fill Volume: 18.0 ± 2.0ml