Artificial Urine Medium – Powder Version Kit (Preservative-Free)
Product Code: BZ508
Manufacturer: Biochemazone™™
Available Pack Sizes: 100 mL, 200 mL, 500 mL, 1 L (reconstituted volume), Custom bulk options available
Product Overview
Biochemazone™™ Artificial Urine Medium (AUM) Powder Kit BZ508 is a preservative-free synthetic medium specifically formulated to simulate the chemical composition and pH of human urine. It is optimized for culturing urological pathogens, including Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and other organisms commonly implicated in urinary tract infections (UTIs).
Ideal for microbiological research, biofilm formation studies, catheter testing, and antimicrobial evaluation, this powder-based formulation offers a long shelf life, batch-to-batch consistency, and easy preparation by simply reconstituting with sterile water.
Key Features & Benefits
✅ Preservative-Free Formula – Supports unrestricted microbial growth, ideal for sensitive experiments.
✅ Powder Kit Format – Long-term stability and flexibility for on-demand preparation.
✅ Physiologically Accurate – Mimics ionic composition, pH, and nutrient levels of human urine.
✅ Biofilm & Pathogen Supportive – Facilitates robust growth of uropathogens and urinary biofilms.
✅ Sterile-Ready – Can be autoclaved after preparation for sterile applications.
✅ Reproducible Results – Consistent formulation supports standardized testing protocols.
Applications
🧪 Microbiology & Infectious Disease Studies
- Cultivation of urinary tract pathogens ( coli, P. mirabilis, K. pneumoniae, etc.)
- UTI modeling in vitro
- Pathogen competition and virulence testing
🧫 Biofilm Formation Studies
- Simulates bladder and catheter biofilm conditions
- Evaluation of anti-biofilm agents and surface treatments
- Growth monitoring on urinary catheter materials
🩺 Medical Device Testing
- Used in testing urinary catheters, collection bags, and drainage systems
- Compatibility and fouling assessment of biomaterials
- pH and salt deposition behavior evaluation
🧬 Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing
- Antimicrobial screening under urine-mimicking conditions
- Resistance mechanism studies in artificial urine environments
Composition (Typical upon Reconstitution)
- Urea, uric acid, sulphite, creatinine, peptone, sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride, phosphate, ammonium, and other salts
- pH: ~6.0–6.5 (adjustable if required)
- No preservatives or antimicrobials
- Color: yellow to clear, depending on formulation & customization requirements.
Preparation Instructions
- Add the measured powder to sterile deionized water.
- Mix thoroughly until fully dissolved.
- Autoclave or filter-sterilize as per experimental requirements.
- Cool and store reconstituted solution at 2–8 °C. Use within 5–7 days.
Storage & Shelf Life
- Powder Storage: Room temperature or (2–30 °C), dry and sealed
- Shelf Life (Powder): 12 months
- Shelf Life (Reconstituted): 5–7 days when refrigerated (2–8 °C)
- Transportation at Room Temperature
Ordering Information
BZ508 is available in standard research packs and customizable bulk formats for universities, hospitals, and biotech industries.
📄 MSDS, Instructions to Use, and Certificate of Analysis (CoA) provided upon request.
📧 Email: info@biochemazone.com
🌐 Website: www.biochemazone.com
⚠️ For research, laboratory, and industrial use only. Not for diagnostic or therapeutic use in humans or animals.
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