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Guidelines for the evaluation of commercially prepared culture media

Thermo Fisher Scientific
28 Oct 2025

Evaluation of each medium may require different procedures. It is recommended that you should check with your accrediting body for guidance regarding the evaluation required for your laboratory when switching to a different commercial manufacturer.

In this application note, Thermo Fisher Scientific presents a suggested procedure for evaluating media, intended to be modified as required by your laboratory requirements.

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