Lecithin agar is recommended for detection of bacterial contamination of surfaces in unprotected and protected areas. It is recommended by APHA for use in microbial testing of water. This medium is recommended for screening cosmetic products for microbial contamination.
Application: For Laboratory Chemicals, Analytical Purpose, Biochemical Analysis
- Appearance: Cream to yellow colored homogeneous free flowing powder
- Gelling: Firm, comparable with 2.05% Agar gel
- Color and Clarity of prepared medium: Yellow colored clear to slightly opalescent gel forms in Petri plates
- Reaction: Reaction of 5.32% w/v auqeous solution at 25°C. pH : 7.3±0.2
- Cultural Response: Cultural characteristics observed after an incubation at 35-37°C for 18-24 hours