{"product_id":"dtm-agar-base-dermatophyte-test-medium-base","title":"DTM Agar Base (Dermatophyte Test Medium Base)","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"242\" data-start=\"189\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"240\" data-start=\"191\"\u003eDTM Agar Base (Dermatophyte Test Medium Base)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"287\" data-start=\"243\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"263\" data-start=\"243\"\u003eCAT No.: AS-1412\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"266\" data-start=\"263\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"287\" data-start=\"266\"\u003eHS Code: 38210000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"292\" data-start=\"289\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"313\" data-start=\"294\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"544\" data-start=\"315\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"364\" data-start=\"315\"\u003eDTM Agar Base (Dermatophyte Test Medium Base)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a selective and differential culture medium formulated for the isolation and presumptive identification of dermatophytes from clinical, veterinary, and environmental specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"580\" data-start=\"546\"\u003eThe medium supports the growth of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"648\" data-start=\"582\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"603\" data-start=\"582\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"603\" data-start=\"584\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"603\" data-start=\"584\"\u003eTrichophyton spp.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"624\" data-start=\"604\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"624\" data-start=\"606\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"624\" data-start=\"606\"\u003eMicrosporum spp.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"648\" data-start=\"625\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"648\" data-start=\"627\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"648\" data-start=\"627\"\u003eEpidermophyton spp.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"766\" data-start=\"650\"\u003ewhile suppressing contaminating bacteria and saprophytic fungi when used with \u003cstrong data-end=\"765\" data-start=\"728\"\u003eAusamics CCG Selective Supplement\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"917\" data-start=\"768\"\u003eA characteristic \u003cstrong data-end=\"819\" data-start=\"785\"\u003eyellow → pink\/red color change\u003c\/strong\u003e due to alkaline metabolite production enables rapid presumptive detection of dermatophyte growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"922\" data-start=\"919\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"950\" data-start=\"924\"\u003eComposition (per liter)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1050\" data-start=\"952\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"977\" data-start=\"952\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"977\" data-start=\"954\"\u003eSoya Peptone — 10.0 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1009\" data-start=\"978\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1009\" data-start=\"980\"\u003eDextrose (Glucose) — 10.0 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1032\" data-start=\"1010\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1032\" data-start=\"1012\"\u003ePhenol Red — 0.2 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1050\" data-start=\"1033\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1050\" data-start=\"1035\"\u003eAgar — 20.0 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1082\" data-start=\"1052\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1082\" data-start=\"1052\"\u003eFinal pH (25°C): 5.5 ± 0.2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1157\" data-start=\"1084\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1157\" data-start=\"1084\"\u003eFormula optimized for consistent dermatophyte recovery and performance.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1162\" data-start=\"1159\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1200\" data-start=\"1164\"\u003ePreparation (For 500 mL Medium)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003col data-end=\"1802\" data-start=\"1202\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1289\" data-start=\"1202\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1289\" data-start=\"1205\"\u003eSuspend \u003cstrong data-end=\"1223\" data-start=\"1213\"\u003e20.1 g\u003c\/strong\u003e of dehydrated medium in \u003cstrong data-end=\"1258\" data-start=\"1248\"\u003e500 mL\u003c\/strong\u003e purified or distilled water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1342\" data-start=\"1290\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1342\" data-start=\"1293\"\u003eHeat with agitation until completely dissolved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1386\" data-start=\"1343\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1386\" data-start=\"1346\"\u003eAutoclave at \u003cstrong data-end=\"1383\" data-start=\"1359\"\u003e121°C for 15 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1412\" data-start=\"1387\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1412\" data-start=\"1390\"\u003eCool to \u003cstrong data-end=\"1409\" data-start=\"1398\"\u003e45–50°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1710\" data-start=\"1413\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1481\" data-start=\"1416\"\u003eAseptically add \u003cstrong data-end=\"1480\" data-start=\"1432\"\u003eAusamics CCG Selective Supplement (ASS-2556)\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1710\" data-start=\"1485\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1539\" data-start=\"1485\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1539\" data-start=\"1487\"\u003eReconstituted according to supplement instructions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1710\" data-start=\"1543\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"340\" data-start=\"289\"\u003eFinal concentrations in 500 mL prepared medium:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"446\" data-start=\"342\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"377\" data-start=\"342\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"377\" data-start=\"344\"\u003eCycloheximide: 250 mg (0.5 g\/L)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"416\" data-start=\"378\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"416\" data-start=\"380\"\u003eChlortetracycline: 50 mg (0.1 g\/L)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"446\" data-start=\"417\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"446\" data-start=\"419\"\u003eGentamicin: 50 mg (0.1 g\/L)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1742\" data-start=\"1711\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1742\" data-start=\"1714\"\u003eMix gently but thoroughly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1802\" data-start=\"1743\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1802\" data-start=\"1746\"\u003ePour into sterile Petri plates under aseptic conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1848\" data-start=\"1804\"\u003eAllow plates to solidify and store at 2–8°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1853\" data-start=\"1850\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1881\" data-start=\"1855\"\u003ePrinciple of the Medium\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2033\" data-start=\"1883\"\u003eDermatophytes metabolize protein substrates and produce alkaline by-products. These raise the pH of the medium, causing \u003cstrong data-end=\"2017\" data-start=\"2003\"\u003ephenol red\u003c\/strong\u003e to change from:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2056\" data-start=\"2035\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2056\" data-start=\"2035\"\u003eYellow → Pink\/Red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2147\" data-start=\"2058\"\u003eThis color reaction allows rapid presumptive differentiation from non-dermatophyte molds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2179\" data-start=\"2149\"\u003eSelective antibiotics inhibit:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2272\" data-start=\"2180\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2204\" data-start=\"2180\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2204\" data-start=\"2182\"\u003eGram-positive bacteria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2229\" data-start=\"2205\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2229\" data-start=\"2207\"\u003eGram-negative bacteria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2238\" data-start=\"2230\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2238\" data-start=\"2232\"\u003eYeasts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2272\" data-start=\"2239\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2272\" data-start=\"2241\"\u003eRapid-growing saprophytic molds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2277\" data-start=\"2274\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2309\" data-start=\"2279\"\u003ePerformance Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-end=\"2649\" data-start=\"2311\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-end=\"2347\" data-start=\"2311\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2347\" data-start=\"2311\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"\" data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2322\" data-start=\"2311\"\u003eOrganism\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"\" data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2331\" data-start=\"2322\"\u003eGrowth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"\" data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2347\" data-start=\"2331\"\u003eColor Change\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-end=\"2649\" data-start=\"2385\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2430\" data-start=\"2385\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2411\" data-start=\"2385\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"2410\" data-start=\"2387\"\u003eMicrosporum audouinii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2418\" data-start=\"2411\"\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2430\" data-start=\"2418\"\u003ePink-red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2481\" data-start=\"2431\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2462\" data-start=\"2431\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"2461\" data-start=\"2433\"\u003eTrichophyton interdigitale\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2469\" data-start=\"2462\"\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2481\" data-start=\"2469\"\u003ePink-red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2529\" data-start=\"2482\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2503\" data-start=\"2482\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"2502\" data-start=\"2484\"\u003eCandida albicans\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2510\" data-start=\"2503\"\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2529\" data-start=\"2510\"\u003eNo color change\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2590\" data-start=\"2530\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2559\" data-start=\"2530\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"2558\" data-start=\"2532\"\u003eAspergillus brasiliensis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2571\" data-start=\"2559\"\u003eNone–poor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2590\" data-start=\"2571\"\u003eNo color change\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2649\" data-start=\"2591\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2618\" data-start=\"2591\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"2617\" data-start=\"2593\"\u003ePseudomonas aeruginosa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2630\" data-start=\"2618\"\u003eNone–poor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2649\" data-start=\"2630\"\u003eNo color change\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2772\" data-start=\"2651\"\u003eRapid growers may produce visible color change within \u003cstrong data-end=\"2715\" data-start=\"2705\"\u003e3 days\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr data-end=\"2719\" data-start=\"2716\"\u003eSlow-growing species may require extended incubation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2777\" data-start=\"2774\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2796\" data-start=\"2779\"\u003eSpecimen Types\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2871\" data-start=\"2798\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2816\" data-start=\"2798\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2816\" data-start=\"2800\"\u003eSkin scrapings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2835\" data-start=\"2817\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2835\" data-start=\"2819\"\u003eHair fragments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2854\" data-start=\"2836\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2854\" data-start=\"2838\"\u003eNail clippings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2871\" data-start=\"2855\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2871\" data-start=\"2857\"\u003eScalp scales\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2942\" data-start=\"2873\"\u003eFollow standard clinical microbiology specimen collection guidelines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2947\" data-start=\"2944\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2962\" data-start=\"2949\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3099\" data-start=\"2964\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2986\" data-start=\"2964\"\u003eDehydrated medium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light yellow to pink, homogeneous free-flowing powder\u003cbr data-end=\"3043\" data-start=\"3040\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3063\" data-start=\"3043\"\u003ePrepared medium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange-red, slightly opalescent gel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3104\" data-start=\"3101\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3129\" data-start=\"3106\"\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Shelf Life\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3153\" data-start=\"3131\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3153\" data-start=\"3131\"\u003eDehydrated medium:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3218\" data-start=\"3154\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3172\" data-start=\"3154\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3172\" data-start=\"3156\"\u003eStore at 10–30°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3194\" data-start=\"3173\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3194\" data-start=\"3175\"\u003eKeep tightly closed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3218\" data-start=\"3195\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3218\" data-start=\"3197\"\u003eProtect from moisture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3240\" data-start=\"3220\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3240\" data-start=\"3220\"\u003ePrepared plates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3293\" data-start=\"3241\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3257\" data-start=\"3241\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3257\" data-start=\"3243\"\u003eStore at 2–8°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3293\" data-start=\"3258\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3293\" data-start=\"3260\"\u003eAvoid prolonged exposure to light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3334\" data-start=\"3295\"\u003eUse before expiry date stated on label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3339\" data-start=\"3336\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3355\" data-start=\"3341\"\u003eLimitations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3619\" data-start=\"3357\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3424\" data-start=\"3357\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3424\" data-start=\"3359\"\u003eFalse positives may occur after prolonged incubation (\u0026gt;6 days).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3511\" data-start=\"3425\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3511\" data-start=\"3427\"\u003eHeavy contamination may cause non-dermatophytes to produce delayed alkalinization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3619\" data-start=\"3512\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3619\" data-start=\"3514\"\u003eConfirmatory testing (microscopy and biochemical identification) is recommended for definitive diagnosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3624\" data-start=\"3621\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3646\" data-start=\"3626\"\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3857\" data-start=\"3648\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3685\" data-start=\"3648\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3685\" data-start=\"3650\"\u003eFor in vitro diagnostic use only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3745\" data-start=\"3686\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3745\" data-start=\"3688\"\u003eUse appropriate PPE (gloves, lab coat, eye protection).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3799\" data-start=\"3746\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3799\" data-start=\"3748\"\u003eFollow standard microbiological safety practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3857\" data-start=\"3800\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3857\" data-start=\"3802\"\u003eAutoclave all contaminated materials before disposal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3933\" data-start=\"3859\"\u003eRefer to Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for hazard classification of supplements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"275\" data-start=\"142\"\u003eProduct image is for illustrative purposes only. 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