Supply of culture media
To purchase culture medium or concentrate, please submit your order online, or contact us via email, phone, or fax.
Further information regarding ordering and payment options is found in the ordering information and fees section.
Please read terms and conditions, prior to ordering.
Media preparation
If you do not have the facilities to prepare sterile media or require only a small amount it may be most efficient to purchase it as "ready-to-use" (i.e., sterile, fully-prepared) solutions. CPCC can provide you with a variety of fully-prepared media in volumes of up to 6 litres. Orders for 3 or more L of the same type of medium receive a quantity discount, however, orders for large volumes of medium often require an increase in the S&H fee (please see the list of fees for pricing and shipping estimates). Smaller or larger volumes of medium may also be purchased by contacting the curator directly via email or phone.
Concentrate preparation
A concentrate for certain types of medium (e.g., BBM, 3N BBM, BG-11, CHU-10, f/2, MAM, WC) can also be prepared for a reduced fee for those customers requiring very large volumes of medium (some final preparation is required). Concentrates may be purchased as sterile or non-sterile solutions. Concentrates (whether sterile or non-sterile) should be stored in the fridge to improve longevity. If purchasing non-sterile concentrate, please plan to use it quickly since contamination from other organisms (especially bacteria and fungus) can often become an issue even if stored in the fridge. If purchasing sterile concentrate, it should be subsampled aseptically to decrease the risk of contamination. In general, medium is prepared from concentrates by diluting with purified water, stirring, pH adjusting, and sterilizing. However, the specific details differ by type of medium. Therefore, please contact the curator directly via email or phone for instructions regarding medium preparation from concentrate. Concentrate (either sterile or non-sterile) in quantities sufficient to prepare up to 100L of full-strength medium can be ordered online (please see the list of fees for pricing). Smaller or larger volumes of concentrate may also be purchased by contacting the curator directly via email or phone.
Customized media preparation
Preparation of custom media may be possible, billed as an hourly consultation fee. Please contact Technical Curator for feasibility.
For a quote on prepared agar plates or slants please contact the curator.