HiMedia Microbiological Media
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State-of-the-Art products in microbiology,cell culture, plant tissue culture, and molecular biology.
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Granulated Legionella Agar Base
HiMediaWith addition of supplements it is used for cultivation of Legionella species.
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Hiveg selective against gram-positive organisms which are inhibited by optimum concentration of sodium deoxycholate and sodium citrate in the medium. It helps to differentiate between lactose fermenting and nonfermenting enteric bacilli, used for the detection of coliform bacilli. Application: For…
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Lactose Lecithin Agar
HiMediaClostridium species are widely distributed in nature and are also associated with humans, either as non-pathogens at a variety of anatomic locations or at infected sites. Diseases caused by members of the genus Clostridium generally fall into one of the three categories: a. non-invasive…
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Granulated Mueller Kauffman Tetrathionate Broth Base is for improved enrichment and isolation of Salmonellae.
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Granulated Malt Extract Broth Base is for detection and enumeration of yeasts, moulds and aciduric microorganisms.
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HiMedia Anaerobic Basal Agar
HiMediaAnaerobic Basal Agar is used for the growth of anaerobic microorganisms, particularly Bacteroides species and other fastidious anaerobes. Anaerobic basal agar can be made selective for gram-negative anaerobes by the addition of Non- spore Anaerobic Supplement (FD001) and G.N. Spore Anaerobic…
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HiMedia Lead Acetate Agar
HiMediaThis medium was successfully used to study hydrogen sulphide production. Lead Acetate agar can also be used to differentiate between Salmonella Paratyphi A and Salmonella Paratyphi B. Application: For Laboratory Chemicals, Analytical Purpose, Biochemical Analysis Appearance: Cream to yellow…
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HiMedia Gelatin Peptone
HiMediaGelatin Peptone is prepared by enzymic digestion of gelatin and as such it is characterized by low Cystine, Tryptophan and Carbohydrate content. It is used in antibiotic assay media yielding low but reliable and reproducible growth level in media used for various fermentation studies. And also used…
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Lactose Broth is is recommended by British pharmacopoeia(4) for selective pre-enrichment of Enterobacteriaceae as well as for E.coli and Salmonella in water, food and pharmaceutical products.The medium is used for detection of specified microorganisms of non-sterile products according to…
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Enterococci may be considered an essential part of the autochthonous microflora of humans and animals. Because of its wide distribution, ,,Enterococci can also occur in different food commodities, especially those of animal origin (1, 2). A wide variety of selective media for Enterococcus has been…
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Campylobacter Growth Supplement
HiMediaA chemical enrichment recommended for the enhancement of growth and aerotolerance of Campylobacter fetus . Storage and Shelf Life Store at 2 - 8°C. Use before expiry date on the label.
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Granulated Asparagine Proline Broth is for cultivation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa from water samples by membrane filter technique.
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Granulated PA Broth
HiMediaGranulated PA Broth is for the detection of presence & absence of coliform bacteria in water from treatment plants or distribution systems.
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Granulated Luria Broth
HiMediaGranulated Luria Broth is for the cultivation and maintenance of recombinant strains of Escherichia coli.
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HiMedia Yeast Nitrogen Base
HiMediaIt is recommended for investigations of yeasts for their different abilities in carbon assimilation. With added carbon source it may also be used for susceptibility testing with antifungal drugs when defined liquid medium is needed. Application: For Classification of Yeasts on the Basis of their…
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PPLO Agar was described by Morton, Smith and Leberman (1). It was used in a study of the growth requirements of Mycoplasma (2), along with the identification and cultivation of this organism. (3-5). Pivotal information regarding Mycoplasma has been documented by Sabin (6). Hayflick et al have…
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Granulated Endo Agar, Modified
HiMediaGranulated Endo Agar, Modified is for detection and isolation of coliforms and other enteric organisms.
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Actidione Agar was formulated by Green and Gray (1) which may be used for microbiological investigation during brewing and baking. Actidione® (Cycloheximide) at a concentration of 0.001% permits the growth of bacteria and inhibits the growth of most yeasts and moulds except dermatophytes. This…
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Oxytetra Selective Supplement
HiMediaAn antibiotic supplement recommended for the selective isolation and cultivation of yeasts and molds. Storage and Shelf Life Store at 2 - 8°C. Use before expiry date on the label.
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Most strains of Group D Streptococci are now classified in the genus Enterococcus (1). These organisms are found as normal flora in the gastrointestinal tracts of humans and animals. They are becoming increasingly important agents of human disease, largely because of their resistance to…
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Tryptone Peptone Glucose Yeast Extract HiVeg™ Broth Base w/o Trypsin is used to test toxicity type of Clostridium botulinum cultures from food as per APHA. This medium is prepared by replacing animal peptones with vegetable defined peptones to avoid BSE/TSE/GMO risk. Application: For Testing…
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Fungi that multiply on skin are called dermatophytes. Dermatomycosis is a general term for mycotic parasitism of the skin. These can be isolated on differential selective media containing generous amounts of glucose and antibiotics to suppress bacterial growth (1). Fungobiotic Agar is used for…
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HiCrome™ KPC Agar Base
HiMediaHiCrome KPC Agar Base is recommended for the detection of gram negative bacteria with a reduced susceptibility to acarbapenem agents.
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TOC Agar
HiMediaCandida are yeast-like fungus forming normal flora inhabiting the mouth and throat, the intestinal tract and the genital tract. Under certain conditions, they cause life-threatening diseases particularly in immunocompromised patients. Candida albicans is the species most commonly isolated…
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Recommended for the rapid identification and differentiation of Listeria monocytogenes from other Listeria species based on rhamnose fermentation and PIPLC activity.
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HiMedia Chu's Medium No. 10
HiMediaSoil algae are ubiquitous in nature wherever moisture and sunlight are available. They are visible to the unaided eye in the form of a green slum on the surfaces of soils. Morphologically, they may be unicellular or filamentous and belong to the families Chlorophyceae (green algae) and Cyanophyceae…
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Casitone Glycerol Yeast Autolysate HiVeg™ Broth Base (CGY) is recommended for maintenance of iron bacteria especially those belonging to the Sphaerotilus-Leptothrix group as per APHA. Pure cultures are isolated from BOD-Lactate Broth by picking a filament and streaking on 0.05% Meat Extract Agar.…
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Granulated Buffered Peptone Water is for pre-enrichment of injured Salmonella species from foods prior to selective enrichment and isolation.