Agar No. 1 Bacteriological (European Type) is for use in preparing microbiological culture media in a laboratory setting, and is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions in humans. A high clarity agar with good gelling properties and a low concentration of metal ions. This agar is suitable for all bacteriological purposes including sensitivity testing and pour plate techniques. A firm gel is obtained at working concentrations of 1.0 to 1.5%. No significant precipitation is observed on reheating or prolonged holding at 65°C.
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