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Serratia Marcescens Freeze Dried Culture W/Transfer Media -IS3904

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SKU: IS3904
California prop 65
Categories:  Aldon ,Microbiology
Description

Description

Description

  • Key Performance Benefit: Serratia marcescens culture supplied as a freeze dried, lyophilized pellet for rehydration and use.
  • Material & Construction: The culture is freeze dried into a lyophilized pellet and packaged in a sterile plastic vial.
  • Risk Reduction/Compliance Benefit: Packaged in a sterile plastic vial and includes sterile components for transfer.
  • Comfort & Usability: Includes one tube of rehydrating broth, one tube agar slant, sterile swab, and instructions.
  • Safety & Compliance Assurance: Sterile packaging and sterile swab included.

Recommended For

  • Microbiology laboratory use
  • Culture rehydration
  • Transfer procedures
  • Laboratory exercises
  • Research applications
  • Educational use

Product Details

  • Product Name: Serratia Marcescens Freeze Dried Culture W/Transfer Media
  • Organism: Serratia marcescens
  • Form: Lyophilized pellet (freeze dried)
  • Packaging: Sterile plastic vial
  • Included:
    • One tube rehydrating broth
    • One tube agar slant
    • Sterile swab
    • Instructions

Primary Industries

  • Microbiology
  • Laboratory Applications
  • Education
  • Research
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What is the purpose of a freeze-dried microbial culture?

A freeze-dried, or lyophilized, culture allows long-term storage of microorganisms while maintaining viability. Removing moisture stabilizes the organism until rehydration. This format supports convenient transport and storage, making it practical for educational laboratories and research environments that require reliable culture revival.

How is the culture activated for use?

The lyophilized pellet is rehydrated using the included sterile broth, allowing the organism to return to active growth. After rehydration, it can be transferred to the provided agar slant for cultivation. Following the supplied instructions helps ensure proper handling and successful recovery.

Why is sterile packaging important for this product?

Sterile packaging minimizes the risk of contamination during storage and initial handling. Maintaining purity is critical in microbiology applications to ensure accurate observations and results. The inclusion of sterile components helps support clean transfer procedures and dependable laboratory outcomes.

Is this culture suitable for classroom settings?

Yes, it is commonly used in microbiology education and laboratory exercises. The included materials simplify setup for demonstrations or student experiments. Proper supervision and adherence to laboratory safety guidelines are essential when working with microbial cultures in instructional environments.

What types of applications use Serratia marcescens cultures?

This organism is often used in microbiology studies involving pigmentation, growth characteristics, and laboratory technique training. It supports research, teaching, and general microbiological practice. As with all microbial work, appropriate biosafety procedures should be followed during handling and disposal.