Ar Sabouraud Dextrose Agar
Analytical Fungal
Analytical Reagent

Culture Media: Sabouraud Dextrose Agar

Analytical Reagent grade Sabouraud Dextrose Agar manufactured for fungal culture, yeast isolation, and mycology applications. Our AR grade selective medium provides reliable growth support for dermatophytes, yeasts, and molds in clinical diagnostics and research applications.

  • Analytical Grade Purity
  • Fungal Selective Medium
  • Yeast & Mold Cultivation
  • Dermatophyte Culture
  • Clinical Mycology
  • Research Laboratory Use
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Technical Specifications

Medium Type: Selective fungal culture medium
Peptone Content: 10.0 g/L
Dextrose (Glucose): 40.0 g/L
Agar: 15.0 g/L
Final pH (25°C): 5.6 ± 0.2
Carbon Source: High dextrose concentration
Nitrogen Source: Peptone (mycological)
Physical State: Light beige powder
Gel Strength: ≥600 g/cm²
Clarity: Clear to slightly opalescent
Solubility: 65.0 g/L in distilled water
Sterilization: 121°C for 15 minutes
Storage Temperature: 10-30°C, dry place
Packaging: 500g, 1kg, 5kg containers

Applications

Fungal Cultivation
Mycology Studies
Clinical Mycology
Yeast Isolation
Antifungal Testing
Dermatophyte Detection
Educational Mycology
Food Mycology
Research Applications
Fungal Enumeration
Strain Maintenance
Environmental Sampling

Industry-Specific Grades

DRAVYOM offers specialized Sabouraud Dextrose Agar grades tailored for specific mycological requirements, ensuring optimal performance and regulatory compliance across diverse laboratory applications.

AR Grade (Analytical Reagent)
pH: 5.6±0.2 Dextrose: 40.0 g/L Growth Support: Excellent Application: General mycology
Clinical Grade
USP/EP Compliant Growth Promotion: Validated Dermatophyte Recovery: Optimized Application: Clinical diagnostics
Modified Grade
Enhanced Selectivity Antibiotic Supplemented Bacterial Suppression Application: Contaminated samples
Ready-to-Use Grade
Pre-poured Plates Sterile Packaging Extended Shelf Life Application: Routine testing

Quality Standards

DRAVYOM's AR Grade Sabouraud Dextrose Agar is manufactured under stringent quality control protocols, meeting international mycological standards including USP, EP, and ISO specifications. Our analytical-grade production ensures consistent performance and regulatory compliance.

ISO 9001:2015 Certified Manufacturing
USP/EP Grade Specifications
Growth Promotion Testing
Fungal Recovery Validation
Excellent Fungal Growth Support
Batch-to-Batch Consistency
Traceable Certificate of Analysis
Temperature-Controlled Logistics

Advanced Chemical Properties & Performance

AR Grade Sabouraud Dextrose Agar exhibits exceptional selective properties essential for fungal isolation and yeast cultivation. Its optimized pH and dextrose content ensure reliable performance in mycology laboratories and dermatophyte identification procedures.

Nutritional Properties
Dextrose Content: 20.0 g/L (carbon source)
Peptone Content: 10.0 g/L (nitrogen source)
Agar Content: 15.0 g/L (gelling agent)
C:N Ratio: Optimized for fungal growth
Physical Properties
Final pH: 5.6 ± 0.2 at 25°C
Gel Strength: Firm, stable gel
Color: Light amber, clear
Water Activity: Optimal for fungi/yeasts
Selective Performance
Fungal Growth: Excellent growth promotion
Yeast Growth: Superior cultivation
Bacterial Inhibition: pH selective inhibition
Morphology: Clear fungal characteristics
Quality Specifications
Sterility: Sterile, no contamination
Growth Promotion: ≥90% fungal recovery
pH Stability: ±0.1 units during incubation
Selectivity Index: High fungal/bacterial ratio
Stability Properties
Shelf Life: 2 years (powder), 2 weeks (prepared)
Storage Temperature: 15-25°C (powder), 2-8°C (prepared)
Moisture Sensitivity: Keep dry, sealed containers
Light Stability: Protect from direct light

Performance Characteristics

Detailed performance metrics demonstrate AR Grade Sabouraud Dextrose Agar superiority in mycological isolation with exceptional fungal growth promotion, selective cultivation capability, and reproducibility across diverse mycology procedures and clinical isolation protocols.

Fungal Growth Performance

Recovery: 95%+ fungal isolation rate

Superior mycological cultivation
Selective Capability

Inhibition: Bacterial growth suppression

pH-selective isolation
Morphology Clarity

Definition: Clear fungal characteristics

Excellent identification features
Incubation Performance

Time: 3-7 days optimal growth

Extended incubation capability
Batch Consistency

Variation: ±2% performance deviation

Outstanding reproducibility
Temperature Range

Optimum: 25-30°C incubation

Optimal mycological conditions

Safety Information

Generally safe microbiological medium with minimal hazard. Handle with standard laboratory precautions including gloves and safety glasses. Avoid inhalation of powder and ensure proper sterilization before disposal. Follow biosafety protocols for cultured specimens, especially when handling pathogenic fungi.

Low Hazard
Biological Material
Standard Precautions

Storage & Handling

Store dehydrated medium in original containers in a cool, dry, dark place away from moisture and light. Keep containers tightly closed and use clean, sterile techniques for preparation. Prepared plates should be stored at 2-8°C and used within two weeks.

Cool, dry storage (15-25°C)
Dark storage preferred
Moisture protection essential
Sterile preparation techniques

Chemical Mechanisms & Reaction Pathways

Sabouraud dextrose agar provides optimal fungal growth conditions through selective acidic pH and carbon-rich dextrose nutrition, enabling effective yeast and mold cultivation with bacterial growth inhibition.

Selective pH

Acidic pH 5.6 favors fungal growth while inhibiting most bacteria

Selective cultivation environment
Carbon Metabolism

Dextrose provides preferred carbon source for fungal energy and growth

Optimal fungal nutrition
Nitrogen Source

Peptone supplies amino acids and peptides for fungal protein synthesis

Essential nitrogen for growth
Matrix Support

Agar provides solid support for isolated fungal colony development

Morphological differentiation

Regulatory Compliance & Documentation

Comprehensive regulatory compliance ensures global mycology laboratory access with complete documentation packages supporting international clinical and diagnostic standards.

Clinical Mycology

Clinical mycology laboratory testing specifications

ISO 11133 Compliance

Microbiology culture media preparation and testing standards

USP Grade Available

United States Pharmacopeia mycology testing standards

European Pharmacopoeia

EP mycology testing method compliance

CLSI Method Support

Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute mycology protocols

SDS Documentation

Multi-language Safety Data Sheets (16 sections, GHS compliant)

Technical Support & Value-Added Services

DRAVYOM's mycology team provides comprehensive fungal culture media support, troubleshooting assistance, and diagnostic services to optimize Sabouraud dextrose agar performance in your specific applications.

Mycology Development
  • Fungal cultivation protocols
  • Growth promotion testing
  • pH optimization guidance
  • Selective cultivation methods
Mycology Services
  • Media performance verification
  • Fungal identification support
  • Sterility testing protocols
  • Method validation assistance
Technical Support
  • Cultivation troubleshooting
  • Aseptic technique training
  • Laboratory protocol development
  • Quality assurance guidance
Supply Solutions
  • Consistent media preparation
  • Emergency supply arrangements
  • Custom formulation options
  • Cold chain distribution

Environmental Impact & Sustainability

Our Sabouraud dextrose agar production emphasizes environmental responsibility through sustainable manufacturing practices, waste reduction systems, and comprehensive environmental impact management for mycology operations.

Waste Minimization

Optimized formulation reducing packaging and waste generation

Water Conservation

Efficient manufacturing processes with water recycling

Energy Efficiency

Low-energy sterilization and manufacturing processes

Safe Disposal

Autoclave sterilization and safe disposal protocols

ISO 14001

Environmental management system certified production

Sustainable Packaging

Recyclable containers and minimal packaging design

Manufacturing Excellence & Quality Control

DRAVYOM's state-of-the-art mycology media manufacturing facility employs advanced sterilization technology with continuous monitoring systems to ensure consistent Sabouraud dextrose agar quality and performance across all production batches.

Preparation Process

Precise nutrient blending with controlled pH and dextrose concentration

Consistent fungal growth promotion
Quality Testing

Multi-organism validation including fungal growth promotion and sterility testing

Mycological performance and sterility verification
Quality Systems

ISO 9001:2015 quality management with mycology compliance

Continuous improvement and validation protocols
Sterile Packaging

Aseptic packaging with contamination prevention protocols

Sterility maintenance and shelf-life optimization

Market Applications & Performance Data

Comprehensive mycology laboratory data demonstrating Sabouraud dextrose agar effectiveness across diverse applications with quantified performance metrics and fungal cultivation method validations.

Fungal Cultivation
Growth Promotion: >95% fungal recovery Selectivity: Bacterial inhibition pH Stability: 5.6 ± 0.2
Educational Institutions
Curriculum Support: 200+ mycology protocols Reproducibility: >99% consistent results Safety: Non-pathogenic strain cultivation
Clinical Labs
Reliability: 99.8% batch consistency Efficiency: 2-5 day cultivation Specificity: Fungal isolation

DRAVYOM Competitive Advantages

Superior Fungal Support

Consistently excellent fungal growth promotion with optimal pH balance and nutrient composition

Reliable Supply

Guaranteed availability with strategic inventory management and sterile production scheduling

Mycology Expertise

Dedicated mycology team provides fungal culture media development and cultivation support

Quality Assurance

Traceable certificates with comprehensive mycology validation and clinical method support

Global Standards

International compliance with clinical, USP, and mycology specifications for worldwide acceptance

Partnership Approach

Collaborative relationships with mycology laboratories and custom media development services