5 – WHAT TYPE OF NUTRIENT AGAR IS USED FOR MAM?


Tryptic Soy Agar (TSA) is typically used for total bacterial count of bacteria; Sabouraud Dextrose Agar (SDA) is used for mould or yeast growth.

The minimum amount of agar in each Petri dish should be 12-15 ml for Contact plate and 25 -30 – 35 ml for standard Petri dish.