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Preparation of IPTG and Chloramphenicol plates

  • The IPTG/Chloramphenicol plates that were prepared earlier on (08/08/13)for the volatile organic compound (VOC) test were found to be contaminated.
  • Hence new plates had to be made using the below protocol;

PROTOCOL:

  • x2 400ml of already prepared and sterilized agar was obtained from the media kitchen.
  • The agar was microwaved using the lowest power level at 2-3 mins intervals until completely melted.
  • The x2 400ml agar were then placed in the 37 degrees room to cool.
  • After cooling, 800ul of cholramphenicol and 400ul of IPTG were added to one bottle whilst only 800ul of chloramphenicol was added to the second bottle.
  • The contents of both agar bottles was then poured into ...