HiMedia
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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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HiMedia PSB Broth Base
HiMediaPSB Broth Base is recommended for primary enrichment and enumeration of Yersinia enterocolitica from food. This medium is recommended by APHA for the primary enrichment of Yersinia species from food. Inoculate 25 grams of food sample to 2 of PSB Broth Base and incubate at 4deg C for 14-28 days. 1…
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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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Tryptone Glucose Yeast Extract Broth is recommended by APHA for the enumeration of microorganisms during microbiological examination of food materials by MPN technique.
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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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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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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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HiMedia PM Indicator Agar
HiMediaPM Indicator Agar is used for rapid detection of trace amounts of Penicillin in milk in accordance with AOAC. This medium is used for rapid detection of trace amounts of penicillin in milk where AOAC has recommended Bacillus stearothermophilus qualitative discs. PM Indicator Agar is designed…
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Streptococcus thermophilus Isolation Agar is recommended for determining the ratio of Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus bulgaricus in yoghurt. Streptococcus Thermophilus Isolation Agar, recommended by APHA. Symboitic activity and equal population of Streptococcus thermophilus and…
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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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This medium detects urease activity by all rapidly urease-positive Proteus organisms and also by other members of Enterobacteriaceae that exhibits a delayed urease reaction. Prolonged incubation may cause alkaline reaction in the medium. A medium without urea serves as negative control to rule out…
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Potassium Cyanide Broth Base w/o KCN is recommended for differentiation of the members of Enterobacteriaceae on the basis of potassium cyanide tolerance. This medium is used for the differentiation of members of Enterobacteriaceae on the basis of Potassium Cyanide tolerance. Potassium Cyanide Broth…
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Tryptone Glucose Yeast Extract Broth is recommended by APHA for the enumeration of microorganisms during microbiological examination of food materials by MPN technique.
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Potassium Cyanide Broth Base w/o KCN is recommended for differentiation of the members of Enterobacteriaceae on the basis of potassium cyanide tolerance. This medium is used for the differentiation of members of Enterobacteriaceae on the basis of Potassium Cyanide tolerance. Potassium Cyanide Broth…
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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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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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Cellobiose Arginine Lysine Agar (CAL Agar) is recommended for selective isolation and biochemical characterization of Yersinia enterocolitica. This medium was originally formulated by Dudley and Shotts. It is a differential medium as it differentiates Yersinia on the basis of cellobiose…
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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 Lactic Streak Agar
HiMediaLactic Streak Agar is recommended for the qualitative and quantitative differentiation of lactic Streptococci. This medium was originally described by Reddy et al and further modified by Mullan and Walker. The medium is recommended by APHA for the differential enumeration of lactic streptococci.
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Campylo Thioglycollate Medium Base is recommended for isolation, maintenance and transport of cultures of Campylobacter species. This medium is generally used as a holding medium when immediate examination and testing of samples is not possible. It is also recommended by APHA for maintenance,…
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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 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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HiMedia M-Endo Agar LES
HiMediaM-Endo Agar LES is recommended for enumeration of coliforms in water using a two step membrane filtration technique. It is used for testing coliforms in water using a two-step membrane filter procedure, wherein Lauryl Sulphate Broth (M080) is used as the primary enrichment medium. This medium is…
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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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This medium is used for the differentiation of Proteus species from Salmonella and Shigella species in the enteric infection diagnosis, based on urea utilization. Application: For the Identification of Bacteria on the Basis of Urea Utilization, Specifically for the Differentiation of Proteus…
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Nutrient Agar w/ Manganese is recommended for promoting sporulation in Bacillus species. This medium is conventionally abbreviated as NAMn favors culture and sporulation of aerobic Bacillus species especially from canned foods. It has been reported that organisms recovered from spoilage of foods…
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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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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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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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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,…
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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…