For distinguishing Salmonella serotype Arizonae from the Bethesda Ballerup group of
Enterobacteriaceae.
Specifications
PHYSICAL PARAMETERS
Description
A fine, free flowing, hygroscopic powder.
Color
Light beige to greenish yellow colored powder
Solubility
Soluble in Distilled / de-ionized water at 50˚ C
Color
Purple color, clear slightly opalescent solution
pH
6.8±0.2 at 25˚C (14.00 g/ l)
Contents
Ingredients
Gram/Litre
Peptone
5.000
Yeast extract
3.000
Dextrose
1.000
L-lysine hydrochloride
5.000
Bromocresol purple
0.020
pH at 25˚C
6.8 ±0.2
Directions
Dissolved 14.00 grams in 1000 ml distilled water. Boil to dissolve the medium
completely. Distribute 5.00 ml into the screw capped test tubes. Sterilize by autoclaving 15 lbs
pressure (121˚C) for 15 minutes. Allow to cool the tubes in an upright position and overlay with
2-3 ml of sterile mineral oil.
