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Home > Laboratory Supplies & Equipment > Labware > Agar & Growth Mediums
Growth mediums and gels are a staple of Biochemistry. Whether you are growing bacterial samples, or need gel for electrophoresis Spectrum has a wide variety of growth mediums and gels to choose from.
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Agar Powder 10g
Agar Powder 10g
Our Price: $11.99

Agar is a growth medium used to culture microorganisms in laboratory situations. 3 grams is enough for 7-13 petri dishes. 10 grams is enough for 20-40 petri dishes. Includes instructions and MSDS sheet.

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MacCornkey Agar - Dehydrated - 100g
MacCornkey Agar - Dehydrated - 100g
Our Price: $39.95

MacCornkey Agar - Dehydrated - 100g

Agar medium used for the isolation and differentiation of the Enterobacteriaceae based upon the fermentation of lactose.

MacConkey Agar is a selective agar medium used for the isolation, differentiation enumeration of the Enterobacteriaceae and other Gram negative bacteria in water, dairy products, other sanitary materials and clinical specimens.
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Universal Beer Agar (UBA) Dehydrated 100g Bottle
Universal Beer Agar (UBA) Dehydrated 100g Bottle
Our Price: $50.00

Description: Universal Beer Agar was
formulated by Kozulis and Page to isolate and enumerate a wide variety
of bacteria and yeast, which are encountered in the brewing industry.  
This formulation is selective since it only allows the growth of those
organisms which can grow in the presence of hops and alcohol.  The
addition of beer for the formulation inhibits the growth of transient
airborne microorganisms.
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BenchMark Agarose LE 25g
BenchMark Agarose LE 25g
Our Price: $57.99

Multi-purpose, high purity

Enhanced resolution and clarity
  • Reduced background
  • Low EEO / increased electrophoretic mobility
  • RNase, DNase, Protease-free
  • High hysteresis, improved thermal stability


Benchmark Agarose LE is a highly purified agarose, suitable for a variety of molecular biology applications. It is refined using an advanced process that excludes the use of organic solvents, yielding a cleaner end-product with a significantly reduced environmental impact.
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Nutrient Agar Prepared Plate - Set of 10 plates
Nutrient Agar Prepared Plate - Set of 10 plates
Our Price: $68.00


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MacConkey Agar Prepared Plate - Set of 10 Plates
MacConkey Agar Prepared Plate - Set of 10 Plates
Our Price: $70.00

MacConkey Agar Prepared Plate - Set of 10 Plates

Agar medium used for the isolation and differentiation of the Enterobacteriaceae based upon the fermentation of lactose.

MacConkey Agar is a selective agar medium used for the isolation, differentiation enumeration of the Enterobacteriaceae and other Gram negative bacteria in water, dairy products, other sanitary materials and clinical specimens.
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Potato Dextrose Agar Prepared Plate - Set of 10 plates
Potato Dextrose Agar Prepared Plate - Set of 10 plates
Our Price: $70.00

Agar medium used for the isolation, identification, and cultivation of fungi.

Potato Dextrose Agar is recommended for the cultivation and isolation of yeasts and molds from dairy and food products.
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Sabouraud Dextrose Agar Prepared Plate  - Set of 10 plates
Sabouraud Dextrose Agar Prepared Plate - Set of 10 plates
Our Price: $70.00

Agar medium used for the isolation, identification, and cultivation of fungi.

Sabouraud Dextrose Agar is an agar medium recommended for the isolation, cultivation, and identification of non-pathogenic and pathogenic fungi.
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Standard Methods Agar Prepared Plate - Set of 10 plates
Standard Methods Agar Prepared Plate - Set of 10 plates
Our Price: $70.00

Agar medium which meets APHA specifications for obtaining the microbial content of milk and other sanitary materials.

Description: Standard Methods Agar is formulated according to the specifications described by the APHA for use in performing the standard plate count of bacteria in dairy products.
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Starch Agar Prepared Plate -Set of 10
Starch Agar Prepared Plate -Set of 10
Our Price: $70.00

Beef extract provides the
nitrogen, vitamins, carbon, and amino acids in Starch Agar.  Starch
reacts with Gram Iodine to give a blue color.  Organisms hydrolyzing
starch through amylase production will produce a clearing around the
isolate while the remaining medium is blue.  Agar is the solidifying
agent.
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