Synthetic Human Urine (SHU) Medium for Uropathogen Growth BZ600
Product Code: BZ600
Manufacturer: Biochemazone
Available Pack Sizes: 100 mL, 200 mL, 500 mL, 1 L (Premixed ready-to-use or Powder Version Kit)
Custom Bulk Quantities Available
Product Overview
Biochemazone Synthetic Human Urine (SHU) Medium BZ600 is a defined, urine-like growth medium for studying urinary tract infection (UTI) bacteria under conditions close to those in the bladder. The composite SHU formulation was proposed by Ipe, Horton and Ulett (2016) and evaluated by Ipe and Ulett (2016), Journal of Microbiological Methods, who grew a panel of Gram-negative and Gram-positive uropathogens in it.
Two versions are offered. SHU supports Gram-negative organisms such as E. coli, Klebsiella and Proteus. SHU + 0.2% yeast extract follows the published finding that Gram-positive uropathogens such as Enterococcus and Staphylococcus saprophyticus grow reliably only with this supplement. Both have a pH of about 6.5 (range 6.0–7.0) and are supplied sterile-filtered and ready to inoculate.
A Powder Version Kit is also available for making 100 mL, 200 mL, 500 mL or 1000 mL of SHU or SHU + 0.2% yeast extract. The dry powder has a 2-year shelf life unopened and is reconstituted easily with the provided instructions, making it the best choice for long-term stock and remote laboratories.
SHU complements our Artificial Urine Medium for Growing Urological Pathogens (BZ103). Each batch is prepared with ISO 3696 compliant high-purity water under Biochemazone’s ISO 9001 / GMP quality system.
Key Features & Benefits
✅ Published SHU Formulation – Ipe, Horton & Ulett 2016; evaluated in J Microbiol Methods 2016
✅ Gram-Positive Option – With 0.2% yeast extract for Enterococcus and Staphylococcus
✅ pH About 6.5 (Range 6.0–7.0) – Typical of human urine
✅ Sterile-Filtered – Ready to inoculate
✅ Defined Composition – Reproducible growth between experiments
✅ No Human Urine – No donor variability
✅ ISO 3696 Grade Water – Prepared using high-purity laboratory water
✅ Made in Canada – Manufactured under ISO 9001 / GMP quality systems
Applications
🦠 UTI Microbiology
• Growth of Gram-negative and Gram-positive uropathogens
• Gene expression and virulence studies in urine-like conditions
• Biofilm formation on catheter materials
💊 Antimicrobial Testing
• Antibiotic susceptibility in urine-like media
• Anti-infective coating and catheter-lock evaluation
• Phage and antimicrobial-peptide testing
🔬 Research & Teaching
• Comparison with standard laboratory broths
• Microbiology practicals
Usage Areas
- UTI and urology research laboratories
- Antimicrobial and anti-infective developers
- Urinary catheter and device manufacturers
- Clinical microbiology research units
- Universities and teaching laboratories
Typical Properties
- Appearance: Pale yellow, clear liquid
- pH: about 6.5 (range 6.0–7.0)
- Composition: Urea, creatinine, salts, amino acids and other urine components per the composite SHU formulation; optional 0.2% yeast extract
- Sterility: Sterile-filtered
- Water Grade: ISO 3696 purified water
Storage & Stability
- Storage Temperature: 2–30 °C
- Shelf Life: 1 year for unopened bottles (Premixed ready-to-use)
- Powder Version Kit: 2 years shelf life unopened (dry powder); reconstitute with ISO 3696 purified water per the provided instructions and sterile-filter (0.22 µm) before inoculation
- Shipping: Room temperature
- SHU + yeast extract version: best kept at 2–8 °C for prolonged storage and stability of the yeast extract components; storage at 2–30 °C is fine for short-term use
- Handle aseptically; once opened use within 14 days
Customization Options
- Iron-limited or other nutrient drop-out versions
- Powder version for preparation in the laboratory
- pH adjustment
- Custom pack sizes and bulk supply
Ordering Information
BZ600 is available in standard laboratory sizes or OEM/bulk supply formats.
📄 MSDS, Technical Datasheet, and Certificate of Analysis (CoA) available upon request
📧 Email: info@biochemazone.com
🌐 Website: www.biochemazone.com
⚠️ For research use only. Not for human or animal use.
