HiMedia
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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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Listeria Enrichment Broth, Modified is recommended for selective enrichment of Listeria species. This medium a modification of the original formulation of Donnelly and Baigent, is used for the selective enrichment of Listeria species from milk, milk products and other foods. In this medium, the…
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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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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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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 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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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Nitrofurantoin Broth Base is used for the selective enrichment and isolation of Pseudomonas species. This medium contains Nitrofurantoin, 1-[(5-nitrofurfurylidene) amino] hydantoin, a synthetic antibacterial agent which is effective against most common gram-negative and gram-positive urinary tract…
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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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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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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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Bacteroides Bile Esculin Agar Base (BBE) is recommended for selective isolation, identification and cultivation of Bacteroides fragilis group.
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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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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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HiMedia Tergitol-7 Broth
HiMediaTergitol-7 Broth is used for selective and differential medium for detection and enumeration of coliforms.
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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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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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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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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 Andrade Peptone Water
HiMediaAndrade Peptone Water is a basal medium which; with carbohydrate addition is used to study fermentation reactions. This is the most commonly used media for carbohydrate fermentation. Desired carbohydrate is added to the medium, which is inoculated with the test organism. If the test organism…
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Lysine Iron Cystine Broth Base is used for rapid presumptive detection of Salmonellae in food, food ingredients and feed materials.
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C.L.E.D. Agar w/Bromo Thymol Blue is recommended for use in urinary bacteriology. This medium promotes the growth of all urinary pathogens. Lactose is the fermentable sugar. Bromo thymol blue is the pH indicator which turns yellow at acidic pH. Colonies grow as blue or yellow due to fermentation of…
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HiMedia GTC Agar Base
HiMediaThe HiMedia 2.5 kilograms GTC agar base is mainly used 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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HiMedia Thiobacillus Broth
HiMediaThiobacillus Broth s used for cultivation of Thiobacillus species. The medium contains three inorganic sulphates and sodium thiosulphate. Phosphate serves as a buffer while sodium chloride maintains the osmotic balance of the medium. Growth of Thiobacillus thioparus and Thiobacillus thiooxidans is…
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HiMedia Tergitol-7 Agar H
HiMediaTergitol-7 Agar H is used for selective isolation and differentiation of enteric bacteria from urine specimens. This medium is selective and differential used for the detection and enumeration of coliform organisms.