Micrococcus luteus (Sarcina lutea)

Micrococcus luteus (Sarcina lutea) - Live bacterial culture

Cultures are supplied labelled, on agar slopes in screw top vials, and identified as being gram positive (+ve) or negative (-ve).

All bacteria cultures supplied have been selected for school use and checked for purity before dispatch by the producer. Although considered to be non-pathogenic, the possibility exists of mutation, accidental contamination, or over-sensitivity of an individual to a particular organism. It is therefore important that all cultures are viewed as being potentially dangerous and are handled and treated accordingly.

M. luteus is a gram +ve, coccoid (spherical) aerobic bacteria that occurs in clusters of 2 or more. It is non-motile and yellow pigmented, making it an easy study for students. The yellow pigmentation comes from carotinoid pigments within the bacteria.

Storage and shelf life

Shelf life approx 3-4 weeks

Can be kept at room temperature (this prevents condensation forming that can contaminate the cultures when stored in the fridge).

Shipped from our Manchester, UK Facility

Orders are securely packed and dispatched from our Manchester warehouse.