Potato Dextrose Agar (PDA), 90mm Prepared Plate

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Reliable fungal cultivation media for accurate yeast and mould recovery.

Potato Dextrose Agar (PDA) is a ready-to-use microbiological culture medium supplied in convenient 90mm Petri dishes for the cultivation and enumeration of yeasts and moulds.

Commonly used in clinical, food, dairy, research and quality control laboratories, this medium supports robust fungal growth and facilitates the recovery of a wide range of fungal organisms.

Intended Use & Applications

Potato Dextrose Agar is formulated for the cultivation, isolation and enumeration of yeasts and moulds from a variety of specimen types.

The medium is suitable for microbiological testing in clinical laboratories, food production facilities, dairy testing environments and research institutions where reliable fungal culture performance is required.

Growth Promotion & Colony Development

Containing dehydrated potato infusion and dextrose, the medium promotes luxuriant fungal growth, supports mould sporulation and assists pigment production in certain dermatophyte species. The formulation enables clear observation of colonial morphology, assisting with enumeration and subsequent microorganism identification.

Ready-to-Use Convenience

Supplied as prepared agar plates in 90mm Petri dishes, this ready-to-use medium eliminates preparation time and reduces handling requirements. Plates are provided in packs of ten and are suitable for direct inoculation following equilibration to room temperature.

Usage & Incubation Guidelines

Specimens can be inoculated directly onto the agar surface and incubated at 25-30°C in accordance with laboratory protocols and applicable standards. Most cultures are examined after 48–72 hours; however, certain fungal organisms, including dermatophytes, may require incubation periods exceeding seven days.

Storage Conditions & Handling

Store the product in its original packaging at 2–8°C until the stated expiry date. Before use, inspect packaging and plates for integrity. Do not use expired, contaminated or damaged media.

Good microbiological laboratory practice, aseptic technique and appropriate handling procedures should be followed at all times.

Product Features

• Ready-to-Use Prepared Plates: Supplied pre-poured in 90mm Petri dishes to reduce preparation time and improve workflow efficiency.
• Optimised Fungal Growth Medium: Potato infusion and dextrose formulation promotes vigorous yeast and mould cultivation.
• Supports Colony Identification: Encourages sporulation and pigment development to assist colony observation and differentiation.
• Broad Sample Compatibility: Accepts a wide range of specimen types for clinical, food and dairy microbiology testing.
• Non-Hazardous Classification: Not classified as hazardous under Australian GHS and New Zealand EPA regulations.
• IVD Certified: Suitable for professional in vitro diagnostic and microbiological testing applications.