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BAM Media M56a: Papain Solution, 5%

Media Index for BAM

January 2001

Bacteriological Analytical Manual

M56 - Gelatinase has been replaced by M56a

Papain	5 g
Distilled water	95 ml

Add papain to sterile, distilled water and swirl to dissolved completely. Dispense 100 ml portion into bottles.

Original Source: Bacteriological Analytical Manual, 8th Edition, Revision A, 1998.

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