HiMedia
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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 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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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-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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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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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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Buffered Tryptone Glucose Yeast Extract Broth is recommended for cultivation and characterization of Clostridia isolated from food specimens as per APHA. Also used to obtain pure cultures of C. perfringens before proceeding for confirmation. Endospores are not usually produced in this medium.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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 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-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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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 TCBS Agar (Selective)
HiMediaTCBS Agar (Selective) is recommended for selective isolation of Vibrio cholerae and other enteropathogenic Vibrio's. This medium was originally designed for the isolation of V. cholerae and V. parahaemolyticus, most Vibrios grow to healthy large colonies with many different colonial morphologies.…
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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 M17 Agar Base
HiMediaM17 Agar Base is recommended for cultivation of lactic Streptococci and plaque assay of lactic bacteriophages. This media is based on the formulation described by Terzaghi and Sandine for the cultivation and enumeration of lactic Streptococci and their bacteriophages. M17 Agar is recommended by the…
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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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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…