๐๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ซ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง
Only approved suppliers that meet quality standards are chosen. These suppliers must
provide media that meet lab specifications and are accompanied by a Certificate of Analysis
(CoA).
๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ฉ๐จ๐ง ๐๐ซ๐ซ๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ฅ
Upon receiving the media, lab personnel conduct a visual inspection. This includes checking
the packaging for any signs of damage, contamination, or tampering.
๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ
Media are stored according to the required conditions (e.g., temperature, humidity) to
maintain their integrity. Certain media may require refrigeration, while others need to be kept
in a dry place.
๐๐๐ญ๐๐ก ๐๐จ๐๐ฎ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ
The batch number, expiry date, and CoA are recorded in the lab’s inventory system to ensure
traceability and compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
๐๐ฎ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐
Before use, Growth promotion testing on the media to verify its effectiveness and ensure that
it supports microbial growth as expected.
๐๐ฌ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ค๐ข๐ง๐
The media is used according to first-in, first-out (FIFO) practices to prevent expiration issues,
and usage is carefully tracked for audits and regulatory compliance.
Every month, check media stocks.
