Staphylococcus capitis subsp. capitis Kloos and Schleifer
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Staphylococcus capitis subsp. capitis strain LK 499 is a whole-genome sequenced bacterial type strain that was isolated from human skin.
Product category
Bacteria
Strain designation
LK 499
Type strain
Yes
Genome sequenced strain
Yes
Isolation source
Skin
Product format
Freeze-dried
Storage conditions
2°C to 8°C
General
Preceptrol
No
Handling information
Medium
ATCC Medium 3: Nutrient agar or nutrient broth
Temperature
37°C
Atmosphere
Aerobic
Handling procedure
Open vial according to enclosed instructions.
Using a single tube of #3 broth (5 to 6 ml), withdraw approximately 0.5 to 1.0 ml with a Pasteur or 1.0 ml pipette. Rehydrate the entire pellet.
Aseptically transfer this aliquot back into the broth tube. Mix well.
Use several drops of the suspension to inoculate a second tube of broth, a slant, and/or plate.
Incubate all tubes and plate at 37°C for 24 hours.
