XLD Agar (Xylose Lysine Deoxycholate agar) (Harmonized)

ARTICLE NO. OLFC-1965
HSN NO. 38210000


Pack Size

Size
100 GM
500 GM

Application

For cultivation and isolation of Salmonella species in pharmaceutical testing according to harmonized methods


Specifications

PHYSICAL PARAMETERS
Description A fine, free flowing, hygroscopic powder.
Color Light beige to pink colored powder
Solubility Soluble in Distilled / de-ionized water at 50˚ C
Color Red colored clear to slightly opalescent solution
pH 7.4 ±0.2 at 25 ˚C (55.18 g/ l)
Solidification 40˚C
Color Red colored clear to slightly opalescent gel

Contents

Ingredients Gram/Litre
Xylose3.500
L-Lysine5.000
Lactose Monohydrate7.500
Sucrose7.500
Sodium Chloride5.000
Yeast Extract3.000
Phenol Red0.080
Sodium Deoxycholate2.500
Sodium Thiosulphate6.800
Ferric Ammonium Citrate0.800
Agar13.500
pH at 25˚C7.4 ±0.2


Directions

Dissolve 55.18 grams in 1000 ml purified/ distilled water. Heat until the medium boils with frequent agitation. Do Not Autoclave or Overheat. Transfer immediately to a water bath at 50°C. After cooling, pour into sterile petri plates and allow to solidify. Ensure complete solidification and inoculate test sample aseptically.