{"product_id":"mea-slant-tubes-pack-of-5","title":"MEA Slant Tubes - Pack of 5","description":"MEA Slant Tubes - Pack of 5\n\nMEA Slant Tubes 5-Pack\n\nDescription\nPre-poured MEA (Malt Extract Agar) slant tubes for long-term culture storage, transfers, and strain banking. Each slant is prepared under sterile conditions using validated culture media. Slants offer a compact, space-efficient alternative to plates for maintaining clean cultures over extended periods.\n\nUsage Instructions\nSanitize your work area, tools, and contact surfaces before handling. Work in front of a flow hood or inside a still-air box for best results. Use a sterile inoculation loop or scalpel to transfer mycelium onto the slant surface. Seal with parafilm and label with strain name, date, and generation. Incubate at species-appropriate temperatures until visible colonization, then move to refrigerated storage.\n\nShelf Life \u0026amp; Storage\nStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Uninoculated slants can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 months. Once inoculated and colonized, refrigerate at 34–39°F (1–4°C) for long-term storage up to 6–12 months. Always visually inspect for contamination before use.\n\nQuality \u0026amp; COA\nEach batch is prepared using standardized procedures. Representative units are visually inspected and quality-checked before release. These internal checks act as an in-house Certificate of Analysis (COA) to confirm sterility at the time of packaging.\n\nProduct Details\nFormat: Pre-poured MEA slant tubes\nQuantity: 5 tubes per pack\nDifficulty: Intermediate\nUse case: Culture storage and strain banking","brand":"Flying Mushroom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42699494260807,"sku":"FM-SLANT-5PK","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/9218\/7463\/files\/product-slant-5pk.jpg?v=1776119253","url":"https:\/\/shop.flyingmushroom.com\/products\/mea-slant-tubes-pack-of-5","provider":"Flying Mushroom LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}