Selective medium for the isolation of Salmonella and Shigella
Applications
Packaging
Suspend 60 grams of the medium in one liter of distilled water. Mix well until a homogeneous suspension is obtained. Heat with frequent agitation and boil for one minute until complete disolution. DO NOT AUTOCLAVE. Cool to 45–50°C and distribute in Petri dishes.
Formula
- Lactose 10
- Bile Salts Mixture 8.5
- Sodium Citrate 8.5
- Sodium Thiosulfate 8.5
- Beef Extract 5
- Peptone Mixture 5
- Ferric Citrate 1
- Neutral Red 0.025
- Brilliant Green 0.0003
- Bacteriological Agar 13.5
