For identification of phosphatase positive Staphylococcus aureus
Specifications
PHYSICAL PARAMETERS
Description
A fine, free flowing, hygroscopic powder.
Color
Beige colored powder.
Solubility
Soluble in Distilled / de-ionized water at 50˚ C
Color
Yellowish colored slightly opalescent gel.
pH
7.4±0.2 at 25˚C (28.01 g/l)
Solidification
40˚C
Contents
Ingredients
Gram/Litre
Peptic Digest of Animal Tissue
5.000
Beef Extract
3.000
Sodium Chloride
5.000
Sodium Phenolphthalein Phosphate
0.012
Agar
15.000
Final pH at 25℃
7.4±0.2
Directions
Dissolve 28.01 grams in 1000 ml distilled water. Boil to dissolve the medium
completely and sterilize by autoclaving at 15 lbs pressure (121 °C) for 15 min, cool it to 42-45 °C
and dispense as desired.
