About
The Microbiology Media Services Core Facility is fully staffed and equipped to provide complete services in hand poured, made-to-order microbiological media. The Media Services mission is to provide speedy and accurate products that enhance user confidence.
Contact
Microbiological Media Services Core Facility
Matthew Williams – Supervisor
314-362-6787
williamsmp@wustl.edu
Services
- Liquid or solid media in various amounts
- Prepared to lab specifications
- Hand poured
- Plates of diverse types
- Media with or without antibiotics
- 48 hour incubated quality control
- All additives measured and incorporated into media by senior personnel
Capacity
- 25 liters (approximately 1,000 plates) daily
- Orders may exceed the daily capacity, but will be divided into smaller batches
Cost
- Research Services: $3,408.16 MPRB/$1,880.19 BJCIH
- Media: $26.53 LB Plates/$30.87 Specialty Plates
Effective July 2025