Sabouraud Dextrose Agar (SDA) is a non selective isolation medium used for the growth and maintenance of pathogenic and non-pathogenic fungi from clinical and nonclinical specimens. It is also used for recovery and total counting of yeasts and
moulds in environmental monitoring.

    Peptone provide amino acids, nitrogen, carbon, vitamins and minerals for organisms growth. Dextrose is an energy source. Agar is the solidifying agent. The high concentration of dextrose and the acidic pH of the medium permit selectivity of fungi. The medium can be supplemented with chloramphenicol to increase bacterial inhibition and recovery of dermatophytes.

Components ( In 52g SDA/1L H2O)：
Proteose peptone: 10g
Dextrose: 30g
Agar: 12g

Store at Room Temp.