This medium is formulated as per the European Pharmacopoeia and is useful in semi-quantitative test for presence of C. perfringens in pharmaceutical products where the level of this species is a criterion of quality. The medium contains sodium metabisulphite and ferric ammonium citrate which act as indicators of sulphite reduction, indicated by blackening of the medium.
Application: For Laboratory Chemicals, Analytical Purpose, Biochemical Analysis
- Appearance: Cream to yellow homogeneous free flowing powder
- Color and Clarity of prepared medium: Light amber colored, clear solution without any precipitate
- Reaction: Reaction of 2.03% w/v aqueous solution at 25°C. pH : 7.1±0.2
- Cultural Response: Cultural characteristics after an incubation at 46±0.5°C for 24-48 hours