Product and use case
Liofilchem Sabouraud CAF (1g/l) Agar Culture Media 611203 is a Liofilchem microbiology product supplied by Kormay Biomedicals. Its practical role is sABOURAUD CAF (1g/L) AGAR is a selective medium for yeasts and moulds isolation from clinical samples.
This product belongs in fungal or yeast workflows where recovery, differentiation, or susceptibility testing depends on controlled media, incubation, and disciplined result reading.
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When this format is useful
This product is most useful when spoilage organisms or yeasts need controlled recovery and readable morphology. The lab should define incubation conditions, what counts as typical growth, and how suspect isolates are confirmed before the result is used for shelf-life or investigation decisions.
What to read after incubation
Observe for the formation of colonies.
Selective or enrichment logic
Peptomycol is a satisfying source of nitrogen for the growth of fungi and it contains a mixture of peptides and of free amino acids. The high glucose concentration and the acid pH make this medium selective for fungi: particularly the acid pH inhibits the bacterial growth, except the acidophili ones. The presence of chloramphenicol inhibits the bacterial contamination.
Sample handling workflow
- Preparation: Suspend 66 g of powder in 1 L of distilled or deionized water. Heat until completely dissolved. Sterilized in autoclave at 118°C for 15 minutes. Dispense in petri dishes.
- Procedure: Streak the sample to examine onto the entire surface using a sterile loop. Incubate the plates at 30+/-2°C for 18-48 hours.
Storage, hazards, and disposal
- Warnings / precautions: The product is not classified as hazardous by current legislation and does not contain harmful substances in concentrations of ≥1%. The product is designed for In vitro diagnostic use and must be used only by properly trained operators.
- Storage / shelf life: 10-30°C away from light, until the expiry date on the label or until signs of deterioration or contamination are evident. WARNING AND
- Waste disposal: of waste must be carried out according to the national and local regulations in force.
Safety and documentation points
- Hazards: 2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [EU-GHS/CLP] Carc. 1B, carcinogenicity(Category 1B); H350 2.2 Label elements Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP] Pictogram Signal word Danger Hazard statement(s) H350 May cause cancer Precautionary statement(s) P201 P281 P308+P313 Obtain special instructions before use. Use personal protective equipment as required.
- Exposure controls: 8.1 Control parameters Components with workplace control parameters Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit value. 8.2 Exposure controls Exposure controls Handle in accordance with good hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.
- Disposal: 13.1 Waste treatment methods Product Not be disposed of with household waste. Do not discharge into sewers. The product must be specially treated adhering to o fficial regulations administrative. Offer surplus a nd non-recyclable solutions to a licensed
Procurement checklist
- Kormay SKU: KB74611203
- Catalog/document code matched: 611203
Before ordering, confirm the current IFU, SDS/MSDS, batch QC certificate or COA requirements, storage temperature, shelf life after receipt, and whether your SOP needs method verification before routine use.
Order / request documentation: https://www.kormay.ca/products/sabouraud-caf-1g-l-agar-for-microbiology-lab-testing