BiGGY Agar (Powder) (Nickerson Medium, Bismuth Sulfite Glucose, Glycine Yeast Agar, )

Isolation of Candida sp. Description: BiGGY Agar was formulated by Nickerson. Bismuth sulfite inhibits bacterial growth without affecting the growth of Candida. Candida sp. reduce the bismuth sulfite and produce pasty brown to black colonies. C. albicans produce characteristic colonial morphologies and can be differentiated from other Candida species. Storage: Store the sealed bottle containing the dehydrated medium at 2 to 30.0°C. Once opened and recapped, place the container in a low humidity environment at the same storage temperature. Protect it from moisture and light. The dehydrated medium should be discarded if it is not free flowing or if the color has changed from the original light beige color. Microbiological Analysis: Candida albicans (ATCC 10231): Growth Brown-Black , Candida krusei (ATCC 6258): Growth, Silver-Black-Brown , Candida pseudotropicalis (ATCC 310): Growth Reddish Brown , Candida tropicalis (ATCC 750): Growth Brown with Black Center, Escherichia coli (ATCC 25922):Inhibited, Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 25923): Inhibited, Appearance:Light beige, homogeneous and free flowing , Solubility: gray-white and turbid to clear. pH: 6.8 ± 0.2 , Important Note: This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological.