Buffered Glycerol Saline Base | Transport Medium for Enteric Bacteria | AS‑1159
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Buffered Glycerol Saline Base
Transport and Preservation Medium for Enteric Pathogens and Clinical Specimens
Buffered Glycerol Saline Base is a stabilised transport medium designed for the preservation of enteric pathogens, including Salmonella, Shigella, and Vibrio species, during specimen transport. The formulation combines glycerol as a protective agent with a buffered saline system to maintain viability without promoting overgrowth.
AS-1159
Transport Medium
Enteric Pathogens
✓ Preservation
🧫 Specimen transport
💧 Stabilizes enteric bacteria
🔬 Maintains viability without growth
🏆 Transport Standard
🦠 Salmonella, Shigella, Vibrio
⚗️ Glycerol protection system
📋 COA + SDS available
🔬 Stable buffering system
Key Function
Preserves viability during transport
🔬 Principle of the Medium
Buffered Glycerol Saline combines isotonic saline with buffering salts to maintain pH stability, while glycerol acts as a protective agent against environmental stress and desiccation.
The formulation preserves organisms in a viable state without encouraging significant growth, making it suitable for transport prior to laboratory processing.
Glycerol → protects cells
Buffer → stabilizes pH
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Maintains viability during transport
Buffer → stabilizes pH
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Maintains viability during transport
🧪 Applications
- Transport of stool samples for enteric pathogen detection
- Preservation of Salmonella, Shigella, Vibrio
- Field sampling and delayed laboratory processing
- Environmental and food microbiology sampling
📊 Transport Media Comparison
| Medium | Function | Best Use | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffered Glycerol Saline | Preservation | Enteric pathogens | Glycerol protection |
| Cary-Blair Medium | Transport | Stool pathogens | Low nutrient system |
| Amies Medium | Transport | Swab samples | Charcoal detoxification |
| Stuart Medium | Transport | General bacteria | Minimal nutrients |
💡 Practical Notes
- Not intended for bacterial growth or enrichment
- Best used for short-term transport
- Store samples under appropriate temperature conditions
- Process samples promptly after transport
📋 Technical Specifications
| Product Code | AS-1159 |
| Format | Dehydrated base |
| Type | Transport / preservation medium |
| Key Components | Glycerol, saline, buffer salts |
| Function | Maintain viability |
| Storage | 15–25°C dry |
| HS Code | 3821.00.00 |
🧫 Target Organisms
- ✓ Salmonella spp.
- ✓ Shigella spp.
- ✓ Vibrio spp.
✅ Quality
- ✓ Stable buffering system
- ✓ Reliable preservation
- ✓ COA available
Disclaimer: For laboratory and research use only.