CRITERION™ Tryptic Soy Agar (TSA), 500g Container

CRITERION™ Tryptic Soy Agar (TSA), Dehydrated Culture Media, 500g Wide-Mouth Bottle

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CRITERION™ Tryptic Soy Agar (TSA) by Hardy Diagnostics is a general-purpose culture medium formulated for the isolation, cultivation, and maintenance of a wide range of microorganisms, including bacteria and fungi. TSA provides the essential nutrients required for microbial growth, making it one of the most frequently used non-selective media across microbiology laboratories.

This medium is recommended for routine microbial testing, environmental monitoring, sterility assurance, and culture maintenance in research, food, pharmaceutical, and industrial quality control applications.

Manufactured under ISO 13485 and cGMP-certified standards, Hardy Diagnostics’ CRITERION™ Dehydrated Culture Media line ensures consistent formulation, high solubility, and reliable growth performance.

Features and Benefits:
• General-purpose medium supporting a broad range of microorganisms
• Ideal for environmental monitoring, sterility testing, and microbial enumeration
• Non-selective formulation for maintaining stock and reference cultures
• Fast-dissolving dehydrated medium with superior clarity and reproducibility
• Wide-mouth bottle with ergonomic grip reduces dust and spills
• Available in multiple sizes — 500g, 2kg, 10kg, and pre-measured 2L Mylar® bags
• Stackable container design for safe, space-efficient storage

CRITERION™ Tryptic Soy Agar (TSA) is a general-purpose dehydrated culture medium used for the isolation, cultivation, and maintenance of microorganisms from various sources. Supplied in a 500g wide-mouth bottle for easy handling and consistent performance. Manufactured by Hardy Diagnostics under ISO 13485 and cGMP standards.

Specifications

Product Type: Dehydrated Culture Media
Medium Name: Tryptic Soy Agar (TSA)
Intended Use: Isolation, cultivation, and maintenance of microorganisms from clinical, food, environmental, and industrial sources
Typical Composition (per liter):

Pancreatic Digest of Casein: 15.0 g

Papaic Digest of Soybean Meal: 5.0 g

Sodium Chloride: 5.0 g

Agar: 15.0 g
pH (25°C): 7.3 ± 0.2
Appearance: Light beige, free-flowing powder
Container Type: Wide-mouth plastic bottle
Fill Volume: 500g
Storage Temperature: 10–30°C (dry conditions)
Shelf Life: 3 years (unopened)
Applications:

Routine microbial cultivation and enumeration

Environmental monitoring and surface testing

Sterility testing in pharmaceutical manufacturing

Food, cannabis, and cosmetic microbial quality control
Industries: Breweries, Wineries & Distilleries, Cannabis QA Testing, Cosmetics, Environmental, Food Safety, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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