Storage Conditions - Bacteria

We advise storing in the fridge (around 4°C) as this slows down the growth. Bring up to room temperature before using. Do NOT freeze.

Our bacteria cultures are dispatched when strongly growing and should used soon after receipt. The longer a culture is kept the weaker it will be, so ideally it should be used or transferred onto fresh sterile nutrient agar/broth within 2 weeks.

Additional information about Darwin Biological's bacteria cultures can be found here.

CLEAPSS have some great resources about all aspects of storing and using bacteria cultures.