For the selective isolation and cultivation of enteric pathogens such as Salmonella & Shigella species.
Specifications
PHYSICAL PARAMETERS
Description
A fine, free flowing, hygroscopic powder
Color
Pinkish beige colored powder.
Solubility
Soluble in Distilled/de-ionized water at 50°C
Color
Orange red colored opalescent
pH
7.3 ±0.2 at 25 ˚C (55.50 g/ l)
Solidification
40 ˚C
Color
Orange red colored opalescent gel
Contents
Ingredients
Gram/Litre
Meat extract
4.550
Proteose Peptone
4.550
Lactose
9.090
Sodium Deoxycholate
0.450
Ferric Ammonium Citrate
0.900
Sodium Citrate
7.720
Sodium thiosulphate
7.720
Neutral Red
0.023
Agar
20.450
pH at 25˚C
7.3 ±0.2
Directions
Dissolve 55.50 grams in 1000 ml distilled water. Boil to dissolve the medium completely. DO NOT STERILIZE BY AUTOCLAVING, cool it to 42-45 °C and distribute aseptically in to the petri plates. Ensure complete solidification and inoculate test sample aseptically.
