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Guide2026-02-283 min

How to Order Custom Culture Media for Your Laboratory

Why Order Custom Culture Media?

Off-the-shelf culture media from large manufacturers often come in fixed formulations, standard volumes, and limited format options. For laboratories with specific requirements — a particular supplement, a non-standard fill volume, or a specific format — custom media production is the practical solution.

CertaMedia produces culture media to order, allowing you to specify exactly what you need.

Step 1: Choose Your Format

Start by selecting the physical format:

  • RODAC 55 mm — contact plates for surface monitoring
  • Petri dish 90 mm — standard plates for air settling, pour plates, and general use
  • Flask — 125 ml, 250 ml, 500 ml, or 1000 ml for liquid media and broth
  • Glass tube — 12 ml for slant agar, liquid media, and broth
  • Step 2: Select Your Media Type

    Browse the catalog of 390+ media types. You can search by name (e.g., "TSA", "VRBG", "MacConkey") or by application category. If your required medium is not listed, contact us — we can produce most standard formulations.

    Step 3: Specify Volume and Supplements

    For flasks and tubes, specify the fill volume. You can also add supplements such as:

  • Antibiotics (e.g., amphotericin B for fungal suppression)
  • Neutralisers (e.g., lecithin + Tween 80 for disinfectant neutralisation)
  • Selective agents
  • Chromogenic substrates
  • Step 4: Submit Your Quotation Request

    Fill in your contact details and submit the request through the configurator. You will receive a tailored quotation within 1–2 business days.

    Step 5: Confirm and Receive Your Order

    After confirming the quotation, production begins. Delivery times depend on order size and media type. Standard orders are typically delivered within 2–4 weeks.

    Ready to order?

    Configure your custom culture media and request a quotation.

    Configure Media