B1016 

DUBOS OLEIC AGAR BASE

Formula

Ingredients 

gms/lit.

Casein enzymic hydrolysate

L-Aspargine 

Monopotassium phosphate 

Disodium phosphate 

Ferric ammonium citrate 

Magnesium sulphate 

Calcium chloride 

Zinc sulphate 

Copper sulphate 

Agar 

0.50

1.00

1.00

2.50

0.05

0.01

0.0005

0.0001

0.0001

15.00

Final pH (at 25°C) : 6.6 + 0.2

Directions 

Suspend 4 gms. in 180 ml. distilled water. Boil to dissolve the medium completely. Sterilize by autoclaving at 15 lbs pressure (121°C) for 15 minutes. Aseptically add 20 ml sterile Oleic Albumin Supplement (BF051) and 5,000 to 10,000 units of Penicillin to sterile, cooled 180 ml medium. Mix thoroughly and distribute in sterile tubes or plates.

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