Product Description
Plate Count Agar (PCA) is a professional, standardized microbiological culture medium specifically formulated for the accurate enumeration of viable microorganisms in a wide range of samples. Trusted by laboratories, food safety facilities, and industrial microbiology teams across Europe and North America, our PCA meets the strictest international standards (APHA, PHLS, ISO) to ensure reliable, consistent results every time.
Whether you’re testing water, sewage, food, feces, or other materials, our Plate Count Agar provides the essential nutrients needed to support the growth of a broad spectrum of bacteria. The carefully balanced formula includes pancreatic digest of casein (supplying amino acids and complex nitrogenous compounds), yeast extract (delivering B-complex vitamins for robust bacterial growth), dextrose (a reliable energy source), and high-quality agar (ensuring stable solidification for optimal colony observation).
Designed for ease of use and maximum efficiency, our PCA supports the standard pour plate technique—delivering higher recovery rates and greater precision compared to surface inoculation methods. This makes it an ideal choice for total bacterial count testing, sterile room environmental monitoring, general bacterial cultivation, and all microbial enumeration applications in clinical, environmental, food, and industrial settings.
Key Features of Our Plate Count Agar (PCA):
- ISO, APHA, PHLS Approved: Formulated to meet international standards for total microbial plate count, ensuring compatibility with global lab protocols.
- High Accuracy & Reliability: Delivers consistent results with higher recovery rates, reducing experimental errors and improving data integrity.
- Easy to Prepare: Dehydrated, free-flowing yellowish powder dissolves quickly—simply suspend 23.5g in 1L of deionized or distilled water, boil for 1 minute, sterilize, and use.
- Versatile Application: Suitable for enumerating microorganisms in water, sewage, food, feces, and more; perfect for lab, food safety, and industrial use.
- Long Shelf Life: 3-year shelf life for dehydrated medium (stored tightly sealed at 5–30°C) and stable storage for prepared medium at 2–8°C (away from direct light).
Precautions: For laboratory and industrial use only. Do not use if expired, caked, or discolored. Not for human or animal consumption.
Our Plate Count Agar (PCA) is the go-to choice for professionals who demand accuracy, reliability, and ease of use. Whether you’re a seasoned lab technician, food safety specialist, or industrial microbiologist, our PCA simplifies microbial enumeration and delivers results you can trust. Order today to elevate your lab’s efficiency and data quality.https://babiolab.com/product/plate-count-agar-pca-250g-500g-microbial-count-culture-medium-for-lab-testing/
