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M-Tryptone Glucose Extract Broth is recommended for enumeration of bacteria in milk and other samples of sanitary importance in dairy industries by membrane filter technique. It is used as non-selective general purpose media recommended by APHA for determination of bacterial counts in dairy…
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HiMedia M-Endo Broth
HiMediaM-Endo Broth is recommended for estimation of coliforms in water samples using membrane filtration technique. It is used for studying milk lines of milk handling equipment and for examination of swimming pool waters using membrane filter technique.
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Wilkins Chalgren Anaerobic Agar Base is used for selective isolation and cultivation of anaerobic bacteria and susceptibility testing of anaerobes by the agar dilution method.
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Motility-Indole-Lysine Medium (MIL Medium) is used for identification of members of Enterobacteriaceae on the basis of motility, lysine decarboxylase, lysine deaminase and indole production. It is a highly useful medium in the identification of Enterobacteriaceae as it provides four differential…
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HiMedia M-FC Broth Base
HiMediaM-FC Broth Base is recommended for the detection and enumeration of faecal coliforms using membrane filter technique based on the property of faecal coliforms to grow at 44-45 deg C.
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The HiMedia 500 grams perfringens agar base (TSC/SFP) is suitable for use in research facilities and chemical laboratories to conduct wide range of experiments. It is available in sturdy bottle that endures heavy and rigorous usage.
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Wilkins Chalgren Anaerobic Broth Base is used for cultivation and susceptibility testing of anaerobic bacteria. This medium formulated by Wilkins and Chalgren, is the preferred medium for susceptibility testing of anaerobes. This medium is also recommended for testing anaerobic bacteria. This media…
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HiMedia TCBS Agar
HiMediaTCBS Agar is used for selective isolation of Vibrio cholerae and other enteropathogenic Vibrios as recommended by BIS under the specifications IS:5887(Part V)-1976. This formulation is recommended by BIS for isolation of Vibrio cholerae and Vibrio parahaemolyticus. It promotes rapid growth of…
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Decarboxylase Test Medium Base (Falkow) is recommended for testing amino acid decarboxylase activity. This medium is used for differentiating bacteria on their ability to decarboxylate the amino acids. Bacteria which produce lysine or ornithine or arginine decarboxylase will produce alkaline…
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Motility-Indole-Lysine Medium (MIL Medium) is used for identification of members of Enterobacteriaceae on the basis of motility, lysine decarboxylase, lysine deaminase and indole production. It is a highly useful medium in the identification of Enterobacteriaceae as it provides four differential…
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Buffered Charcoal Yeast Extract Agar Base is used for selective isolation and cultivation of Legionella species from clinical and other specimens.
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HiMedia M-FC Agar Base
HiMediaM-FC Agar Base is recommended for detection and enumeration of faecal coliforms using membrane filtration technique at higher temperature (44.5 deg C). This medium is based on the property of faecal coliforms to grow at 44-45 deg C.
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Bacteroides Bile Esculin Agar Base (BBE) is recommended for selective isolation, identification and cultivation of Bacteroides fragilis group.
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HiMedia A-1 Broth
HiMediaA-1 Broth is recommended for detecting faecal coliforms in water samples waste water, seawater and food by MPN Method. Andrews and Presnell devised A-1 Medium, which was capable of recovering Escherichia coli from estuarine waters in 24 hours instead of 72 hours by avoiding the pre-enrichment step…
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HiMedia M-Enterococcus Agar Base
HiMediaM-Enterococcus Agar Base is recommended for isolation and enumeration of Enterococci in water, sewage, food and other materials by membrane filtration technique as well as direct plating of specimens. It is highly selective and used for the detection of faecal Streptococcus and Enterococcus groups…
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HiMedia M-Enrichment Broth
HiMediaThe HiMedia 500 grams m-enrichment broth is suitable for use in research facilities and chemical laboratories to conduct wide range of experiments. It is available in sturdy bottle that endures heavy and rigorous usage. Application: For Enumeration of Bacteria by Membrane Filter Technique and…
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HiMedia AC Broth
HiMediaAC Broth is recommended for cultivation of common aerobes and sterility testing of solutions and biological products without mercurial preservatives. This medium is used for early and luxuriant growth of aerobic, anaerobic and microaerophilic microorganisms. It can be used for isolation and…
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Rappaport Vassiliadis Medium is recommended for enrichment of Salmonellae, based on its ability to multiply selectively at high osmotic pressure, low pH and at 43deg C, with modest nutritional requirements. This media is designed according to the revised formulation by Van Schothorst et al and is…
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HiMedia Wang's Semisolid Medium
HiMediaWang's Semisolid Medium is recommended for transport and storage of Campylobacter species. It is an enriched, semisolid medium as recommended by APHA and described by Wang. It is used for the transport and storage of cultures of Campylobacter species from food such as undercooked meat, poultry,…
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Starch Casein Agar (Revised as Starch M-Protein Agar) is used for detection of saccharolytic marine bacteria. It is recommended for detection of saccharolytic marine bacteria and actinomycetes.
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HM Peptone B Agar (Meat extract B Agar) is used for routine cultivation of non fastidious bacteria. This medium can be used as a general-purpose nutrient medium and is also recommended for preparation of pure culture of Candida species for carrying out fermentation studies.
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B.C. Motility Test Medium is used for cultivation and examination of motility of Bacillus cereus strains. It is used for cultivation and examination of motility of Bacillus cereus strains. This medium is inoculated by stabbing down the center with 3 mm loopful of culture and incubated at 18-24…
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Letheen Agar, Modified (Modified Letheen Agar) medium is recommended for screening cosmetic products for microbial contamination. Lecithin and polysorbate have been used since 1940 for neutralization of antimicrobial agents and quaternary ammonium compounds. This methodology was initially accepted…
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HiMedia M-Enterococcus Agar Base
HiMediaM-Enterococcus Agar Base is recommended for isolation and enumeration of Enterococci in water, sewage, food and other materials by membrane filtration technique as well as direct plating of specimens. It is highly selective and used for the detection of faecal Streptococcus and Enterococcus groups…
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HiMedia Glucose Broth
HiMediaGlucose Broth is recommended for study of dextrose fermentation where pH indicator is not desired. Waisbren, Carr and Dunnett used Glucose Broth for testing antibiotic sensitivity by the tube dilution method. This medium is also used to study glucose fermentation where pH indicator is not desired.…
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HiMedia Vibrio Agar
HiMediaVibrio species, like many other gram-negative bacteria, grow in the presence of relatively high levels of bile salts. They are facultatively anaerobic and grow best in alkaline conditions. Isolation is facilitated by the use of media formulated with an alkaline pH due to the tolerance of this…
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V-8 Medium for Lactobacilli is recommended for cultivation and enumeration of Lactobacilli as per APHA. It contains V-8 vegetable juice which is a blend of 8 vegetable juices that supplies trace ingredients to stimulate growth.
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Bacillus Cereus Agar Base is used as a selective medium for isolation, detection and enumeration of Bacillus cereus from food and clinical samples.
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Starch Casein Agar (Revised as Starch M-Protein Agar) is used for detection of saccharolytic marine bacteria. It is recommended for detection of saccharolytic marine bacteria and actinomycetes.
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HiMedia R-2A Agar
HiMediaRecommended by APHA for estimating the heterotrophic plate count by the pour plate, spread plate or membrane filter procedure. R-2A Agar incubated for longer incubation periods allows stressed organisms to grow well. Application: Recommended for Heterotrophic Plate Count of Water Samples using…
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Starch Casein Agar (Revised as Starch M-Protein Agar) is used for detection of saccharolytic marine bacteria. It is recommended for detection of saccharolytic marine bacteria and actinomycetes.
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Aeromonas Isolation Medium Base is recommended for selective and differential isolation of Aeromonas hydrophila from clinical and environmental specimens. This medium is based on the formulation of Ryan, is a modification of XLD Medium, which supports the growth of Aeromonas, Plesiomonas, Proteus,…