Listeria Selective agar (Twin Pack) is recommended for selective isolation and cultivation of Listeria species from clinical specimens. Thiaminium dichloride is the vitamin B source added to improve the growth of Listeria. Thiocyanate and Nalidixic acid inhibits gram-negative bacteria. Listeria…

Enterococcus Confirmatory HiVeg™ agar is used for the detection of Enterococci in water supplies, swimming pools, sewage etc. Production of acid and turbidity in an azide presumptive broth when incubated at 45°C is considered positive presumptive evidence for the presence of Enterococci, which is…

Lecithin agar is recommended for detection of bacterial contamination of surfaces in unprotected and protected areas. It is recommended by APHA for use in microbial testing of water. This medium is recommended for screening cosmetic products for microbial contamination. Application: For Laboratory…

A combination of 12 tests for identification of Salmonella species. (Kit contains sterile media for MR test, Voges Proskauer?s test, Urease production, H2S production, Citrate utilization, Lysine utilization, ONPG tests and 5 different carbohydrates.

Columbia C.N.A. Agar Base is recommended for selective isolation of pathogenic Gram positive cocci from clinical and nonclinical specimens. The addition of the antimicrobial agents, colistin (or polymyxin B) and nalidixic acid, renders the medium selective for gram-positive microorganisms. Blood…

Murashige and Skoog Medium (MS) was originally formulated by Murashige and Skoog in 1962 to optimize tobacco callus bioassay system for facilitating the study of cytokinins. Since then, it is widely used for micro propagation, organ culture, callus culture and suspension culture. The formulation is…

Mycobacteria have traditionally been treated as a separate group of bacteria in most clinical laboratories because of certain distinguishing characteristic. First, most strains are slow growing, having prolonged doubling time, ranging from 2-22 hours. This requires an ideal culture environment to…

An antimicrobial supplement recommended for the selective cultivation of Listeria species. Storage and Shelf Life Store at 2-8°C. Use before expiry date on the label.

Casitose Yeast Peptone is a mixture of milk protein and yeast peptone, manufactured under controlled conditions to retain its nutritive values. It has highly nutritious to meet the growth requirements of wide variety of microorganisms. It is equivalent to Casein Yeast Peptone. Application: For…

Hiveg media is suitable for plate counts in pharmaceutical and related products and for the microbial assay and detection of antibiotics like penicillin in milk. These medium is formulated in accordance to the specifications and procedures listed by the Food and Drug Administration. Application:…

Minimum Essential Medium Eagle (MEM) is a modification of Basal Medium Eagle (BME). It was developed by Harry Eagle to meet the specific nutritional requirements of certain subtypes of Hela cells and normal mammalian fibroblasts. MEM includes higher concentration of amino acids so as to closely…

Lactic acid bacteria found in dairy products are a diverse group consisting primarily of Streptococcus, Lactococcus, Leuconostoc and homofermentative and heterofermentative Lactobacillus species . Testing for lactic acid bacteria in dairy products may be useful for determining the cause of acid…

APRY Agar Base is recommended for the detection and cultivation of acid resistant yeasts, Zygosaccharomyces bailli and Zygosaccharomyces rouxii in salads, sauces and dressings. The addition of acetic acid and potassium sorbate allows the growth of acid resistant yeasts. Appearance: Cream to…

HiCrome Candida Differential Agar Base is selective and differential medium for rapid isolation and identification of Candida species from mixed cultures.

An antimicrobial supplement recommended by ISO Committee for the selective cultivation of Listeria species. Storage and Shelf Life Store at 2-8°C. Use before expiry date on the label.

Pseudomononas Agar Base is a modification of Kings A medium (1) which contains magnesium chloride and potassium sulphate to enhance pigment production. Goto and Enomoto (2) formulated CetriNix supplement for the selective isolation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa from clinical specimens. Lowbury and…

Yeast Malt HiVeg™ agar (YM HiVeg™ Agar) is recommended for the isolation and cultivation of yeasts, molds and other aciduric microorganisms. Fungistatic materials such as sodium propionate and diphenyl are added to YM agar to eliminate molds and thus permit enumeration of yeasts from mixed…

An antimicrobial supplement recommended for selective isolation of Listeria species. Storage and Shelf Life Store at 2-8°C. Use before expiry date on the label.

GC agar base is recommended for selective isolation and cultivation of Gonococci. Addition of blood and other supplements makes media selective for the growth of gonococci. The growth of Gonococci spp. grows luxurinatly on this media. Various essential growth such as X factor from hemoglobin and…

PA Coliform Kit is recommended for the detection of presence or absence of coliform bacteria in water from treatment plants or distribution systems. Field water testing kit for the detection of presence or absence of coliform bacteria in water from treatment plants or distribution systems. Color…

The medium containing infusion from beef heart is used for the isolation and cultivation of a wide variety of fastidious organisms. It can also be used for the cultivation of Vibrio species. The medium can also be supplemented with glucose, horse serum and antibiotics for the cultivation a wide…

Nutrient media are basic culture media used for maintaining microorganisms, cultivating fastidious organisms by enriching with serum or blood and are also used for purity checking prior to biochemical or serological testing (1, 2). Nutrient Broth has the formula originally designed for use in the…

This supplement is recommended for preparation of Endo Agar Base used for confirmation of the presumptive test for the members of the coliform group. Storage and Shelf Life Store between 10-30°C and away from light to avoid photo oxidation. Use before expiry date on the label.

EC Medium is used for detection of coliforms during bacteriological examination of water, milk and foods. It was originally described by Hajna and Perry (1). This medium was later used by Fishbein and Surkiewicz to carry out Escherichia coli confirmatory tests (2). It is also used in MPN methods…

Bushnell Haas Agar medium is recommended for the microbiological examination of fuels by the SIM Committee on microbiological deteriorations of fuels. These media contain all nutrients except carbon source, necessary for the growth of bacteria. Only those bacteria that are able to decompose…

Coliforms are considered to be members of Enterobacteriaceae , which grow in the presence of bile salts and produce acid and gas from lactose within 48 hours at 37°C (1). These bacteria can also be defined as, members of Enterobacteriaceae capable of growing at 37°C, that normally…

An antibiotic supplement recommended for the selective isolation of Campylobacter species. Storage and Shelf Life Store at 2 - 8°C. Use before expiry date on the label.

Anaerobic Basal Broth is used for the growth of anaerobic microorganisms, particularly Bacteroides species and other fastidious anaerobes.Hemin and Vitamin K in the medium serves as essential growth factors for Bacteroides species. Sodium succinate helps to improve the growth of Bacteroides…

Lactic Acid solution recommended for the adjustment of acidic pH. Storage and Shelf Life Store at 2-8°C. Use before the expiry date on the label.