Description
Specifications Table
| Product Name | SCDA Plate w/ 1% Glycerol, 0.05% Polysorbate 80, 0.07% Soya Lecithin (γ-irradiated, Triple Pack) |
|---|---|
| Pack Size | 20 plates |
| Form | Pre-poured agar plates |
| Grade | Microbiology grade |
| Application | Microbiological testing, fungal and bacterial culture, research |
Product Description
SCDA Plate with 1% Glycerol, 0.05% Polysorbate 80, 0.07% Soya Lecithin (γ-irradiated, Triple Pack) | MP5445GT-20PT | Himedia is a ready-to-use microbiological culture medium designed for the cultivation and enumeration of a broad range of microorganisms. Soyabean Casein Digest Agar (SCDA), also known as Tryptic Soy Agar (TSA), is a general-purpose nutrient medium widely used for the recovery and growth of bacteria and fungi in routine microbiological testing.
The formulation is supplemented with 1% glycerol, 0.05% Polysorbate 80, and 0.07% soya lecithin. These additional components can support the recovery of microorganisms from samples containing residues of antimicrobial, disinfectant, or preservative substances. Polysorbate 80 and soya lecithin are commonly incorporated into microbiological media to help neutralize certain inhibitory substances, making the medium useful for applications where sample residues may interfere with microbial recovery.
The γ-irradiated format provides an additional level of microbiological control for applications requiring prepared plates with a validated irradiation process. The triple-pack configuration provides additional protection during handling, storage, and transfer while helping maintain the integrity of the prepared culture medium. As a ready-to-use plate, it also reduces the need for in-house media preparation and supports consistent laboratory workflows.
SCDA plates are commonly used for environmental monitoring, microbial enumeration, sterility-related testing, pharmaceutical microbiology, cosmetic microbiology, food testing, and general-purpose cultivation. The medium supports the growth of a wide variety of non-fastidious microorganisms and can therefore be used for routine laboratory screening and recovery procedures according to validated protocols.
The prepared plate format can help laboratories improve operational efficiency by minimizing media preparation steps such as weighing, dissolution, sterilization, pouring, and plate preparation. It can also contribute to improved consistency between tests when plates are handled and stored according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
For accurate microbiological results, the plates should be handled, inoculated, incubated, and interpreted according to the manufacturer’s instructions and the laboratory’s validated testing procedures. Appropriate controls should be included wherever required. The Himedia MP5445GT-20PT provides a convenient, ready-to-use SCDA platform with neutralizing components for routine microbiological applications where recovery of microorganisms from potentially inhibitory samples is required.
FAQs
1. What is an SCDA Plate used for?
SCDA Plate is a general-purpose microbiological medium used for the cultivation, recovery, and enumeration of a broad range of microorganisms, including many bacteria and fungi.
2. What does SCDA stand for?
SCDA stands for Soyabean Casein Digest Agar. It is also commonly referred to as Tryptic Soy Agar (TSA) and is widely used as a general-purpose growth medium.
3. Why are glycerol, Polysorbate 80, and soya lecithin added?
These components are incorporated into the formulation to support microbial recovery and help neutralize the effects of certain inhibitory substances that may be present in samples, depending on the intended application.
4. What is the purpose of Polysorbate 80 in the medium?
Polysorbate 80 can help neutralize or reduce the inhibitory effects of certain substances, particularly residues associated with disinfectants or other antimicrobial materials, supporting microbial recovery.
5. What is the role of soya lecithin?
Soya lecithin is commonly used as a neutralizing component in microbiological media. It can help reduce the effect of certain inhibitory substances and support recovery of microorganisms from treated or processed samples.
