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It is important that all items used in microbiology experiments are sterilised prior to disposal.

For safe laboratory handling and disposal, refer to AS/NZS2243 Safety in Laboratory Standards.

 

 
Bacteria - Risk Group 1 suitable for schools  (top)

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B1 Escherichia coli, Gram negative rod, broth AU$13.50   AU$14.85
B2 Staphylococcus albus (epidermidis), Gram positive coccus, broth AU$13.50   AU$14.85
B3 Sarcina lutea (Micrococcus luteus), yellow pigmented, Gram positive coccus, slope AU$13.50   AU$14.85
B3B Sarcina lutea (Micrococcus luteus), yellow pigmented, Gram positive coccus, broth AU$13.50   AU$14.85
B4 Serratia marcescens*, pink pigmented, Gram negative rod, slope AU$13.50   AU$14.85
B4B Serratia marcescens*, pink pigmented, Gram negative rod, broth AU$13.50   AU$14.85
B5 Bacillus subtilis, Gram positive rod, slope AU$13.50   AU$14.85
B5B Bacillus subtilis, Gram positive rod, broth AU$13.50   AU$14.85
B6 Rhodospirillum rubrum, red pigmented spirilla, broth AU$13.50   AU$14.85
B9 Pseudomonas fluorescens, Gram negative rod, slope AU$13.50   AU$14.85
Bacteria - Risk Group 2 not recommended for schools

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B8 Bacillus cereus, gram positive rod, slope AU$13.50   AU$14.85
         
Fungi & Yeasts  (top)

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F1 Mucor (+) strain, slope AU$13.50   AU$14.85
F2 Mucor (-) strain, slope AU$13.50   AU$14.85
F3 Mucor conjugation, (+) and (-) strains on one plate AU$13.50   AU$14.85
F4 Penicillium chrysogenum, slope AU$13.50   AU$14.85
F5 Saccharomyces cerevisiae, yeast, slope AU$13.50   AU$14.85
F6 Aspergillus niger*, slope AU$13.50   AU$14.85
F7 Phycomyces (+), strain, slope AU$13.50   AU$14.85
F8 Phycomyces (-), strain, slope AU$13.50   AU$14.85
         
* Some guides suggest Serratia marcescens and Aspergillus niger are not suitable for use in schools      
         
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Microbiology Safety Considerations.  This guide for Australian schools is made available through the courtesy of the author, S K Hoffmann.

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Bacterial and Fungi Cultures Note (new window, 0.1M, pdf format)