This media is formulated as per American Public Health Association for presumptive identification and confirmation of coliform bacteria. During examination of water samples, growth from presumptive positive tubes showing gas in Lactose Broth (M026) or Lauryl Tryptose Broth (M080) is inoculated in Brilliant Green Bile Broth 2% wherein gas formation within 48 ± 2 hours confirms the presumptive test.
Application: Recommended For Detection & Confirmation of Coliform Bacteria in Water, Waste Water, Food, Milk & Dairy Products. It Is Recommended By Bis Committee Under The Specifications Is:5401-1:2012
- Appearance: Cream to pale green colored homogeneous free flowing powder
- Color and Clarity of prepared medium: Emerald green colored clear solution without any precipitate
- Reaction of 4.0% w/v aqueous solution at 25°C. pH : 7.2±0.1
- Cultural characteristics observed after an incubation at 35-37°C for 18- 48 hours