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MGIT 960 reagents include (Figure):

 

  1. MGIT medium; each MGIT 960 tube contains 7.0 ml of modified 7H9 broth base while the manual MGIT tube contains 4.0 ml of the medium
  2. MGIT growth supplement (enrichment); growth supplement for BACTEC MGIT 960
  3. MGIT PANTA, antimicrobial supplement to prevent contamination

 

Figure: BACTEC MGIT 960 Reagents

 

 

Storage of Reagents

 

MGIT 960 tube

  • Stored at 2–25 °C
  • Do not freeze
  • Minimize exposure to light
  • Broth should be clear and colourless; Do not use if turbid
  • MGIT tubes may be inoculated up to the expiration date and incubated for up to eight weeks

 

MGIT Growth Supplement 

  • Stored in the dark at 2–8 °C
  • Avoid freezing or overheating
  • Do not open until ready to use
  • Minimize exposure to light

 

MGIT PANTA Antibiotic Mixture

  • Stored as lyophilized vials at 2–8 °C
  • Once reconstituted, the PANTA mixture must be stored at 2–8 °C and used within 5 days.

 

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