XLD Agar is the complete Xylose Lysine Desoxycholate Agar recommended for isolation and differentiation of enteric pathogens, especially Shigella species.
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Approximate Formula* Per Liter Purified Water
| Xylose | 3.5 g |
| L-Lysine | 5.0 g |
| Lactose | 7.5 g |
| Saccharose | 7.5 g |
| Sodium Chloride | 5.0 g |
| Yeast Extract | 3.0 g |
| Phenol Red | 0.08 g |
| Sodium Desoxycholate | 2.5 g |
| Sodium Thiosulfate | 6.8 g |
| Ferric Ammonium Citrate | 0.8 g |
| Agar | 13.5 |
*Adjusted and/or supplemented as required to meet performance criteria.