For use as a general growth medium for the isolation and cultivation of microorganisms.

This medium is also recommended for use in the cultivation, storage, maintenance, and transportation of pure cultures of microorganisms.

Tryptic Soy Agar (TSA), USP is recommended for use as a general growth medium for the detection and enumeration of microorganisms from non-clinical samples (except G60, G60BX, and J330) as specified by the United States Pharmacopoeia (USP). In addition, the medium complies with the harmonized European, U.S. and Japanese Pharmacopoeias for determining the microbial quality of non-sterile products.

Not intended to be used for the diagnosis of human disease.