Sterility testing medium for isolation of yeasts and molds.
Sabouraud Dextrose Agar is a general-purpose medium devised by Sabouraud for the cultivation of dermatophytes. The low pH of approximately 5.6 is favorable for the growth of fungi, especially dermatophytes, and slightly inhibitory to contaminating bacteria in clinical specimens. This medium is recommended in the USP for use in performing total combined mold and yeast counts