Compendial Mycoplasma Testing

Merck provides a complete portfolio of ready-to use liquid and solid culture media required for detecting mycoplasmas according to European Pharmacopeia 6.1 (2.6.7.) and USP 35 (63).

The Merck mycoplasma testing range comprises.

• FREY medium for detection of M. synoviae,
• FRIIS medium for detection of non-avian mycoplasmas (except M. synoviae)
• HAYFLICK medium for general detection of mycoplasmas (except M. synoviae. 

The ready-to-use Mycoplasma testing products.

• Require no further preparation steps
• Save time and money
• Are regularly tested for product quality
• Provide full traceability
• Come with lot-specific certificates of analyses

Alternative mycoplasma detection methods are based on nucleic acid techniques.