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Microbiology is our Passion

Established over 95 years ago within the UK National Health Service and trading as a private limited company for the past 30 years, SOUTHERN GROUP LABORATORY (SGL) is an independent media manufacturer that offers an extensive range of pre-prepared bottled media, plated media, stains and reagents for all microbiology applications

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Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic

273 products

Food & Beverage

284 products

Water & Environmental

233 products

Clinical & Veterinary

401 products

Pre-poured Plates

SGL provides a comprehensive range of pre-poured plates including standard media used in routine testing across all microbiology sectors through to bespoke formulations for specialist applications.

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Bespoke Formulation

We manufacture in small batches as well as producing batches of a bespoke nature. As such we can supply product with custom specified formulations, formats, packaging or QC requirements to order.

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Bottled & Bagged Media

SGL provides high quality bottled media into a wide range of microbiology laboratories for standard applications, as well as bottled/bagged media solutions for many specialist processes.

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MICROBIOLOGY PRODUCT GUIDE

View our product guide for a representative sample of our product range. Can’t see what you need? Due to the range of formats we can’t show it all! For something specific Contact Us.

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VIEW CONTAINER GUIDE

Download the SGL container guide for SGL standard formats. Can’t see what you need? SGL specialises in bespoke manufacture. Contact the team for a special format or packaging requirement.

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Latest News & Updates

November 15, 2023 in General News

Needle-free Media Bags from SGL

SGL has recently added a needle-free injection site option for all bagged media products.   This allows the transfer of media or samples simply using a syringe without the use…
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August 18, 2023 in General News

New Scientist Laboratory Experience at SGL

Unveiling the World of Microbiology to the next generation of Scientists!   New Scientist Laboratory Experience at SGL   SGL is keen to support the next generation of Scientists, and…
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July 25, 2023 in General News

Scientist Work Experience at SGL

  SGL was delighted to have 2 students (Benjamin and Kiera) join us in our QC lab for their Student Work Experience We know first-hand how valuable time spent in…
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July 18, 2023 in General News

Customisable Pre-Poured Media Solutions

SGL offers customisable pre-poured media solutions to facilitate your Microbiology Workflow. Fully tailored, high-quality media products for all microbiology applications.   Do you produce a “specific to you” culture media…
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