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# What is the General Media for Air Sampling of Culturable Bacteria and Fungi?

| General Media Recommendations for Air Sampling of Culturable Bacteria and Fungi  • For fungal sampling, in most cases, we recommend MEA Product # 8714003  • For fungal species identification use MEA Product # 8714003 and DG18 plates Product # 8714007  • For bacterial sampling, in most cases, we recommend TSA Product # 8714001 or TSA w 5%Blood  Product # 8714002  • When sampling specifically for Gram negative bacteria, we recommend MacConkey Agar  Product # 8714013C  • The Microbiology Department will be happy to make recommendations based on your individual sampling situation. |
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