For selective isolation of pathogenic Staphylococci from clinical and non-clinical samples
Specifications
PHYSICAL PARAMETERS
Description
A fine, free flowing, hygroscopic powder
Color
Light pink beige colored powder
Solubility
Soluble in Distilled/de-ionized water at 50°C
Color
Orange to red colored opalescent solution
pH
7.40 ±0.2 at 25 ˚C (111.00 g/ l)
Solidification
40 ˚C
Color
Orange to red colored slightly opalescent gel
Contents
Ingredients
Gram/Litre
Pancreatic Digest of Casein
5.000
Peptic Digest of Animal Tissue
5.000
Meat Extract
1.000
D-Mannitol
10.000
Sodium Chloride
75.000
Phenol Red
0.025
Agar
15.000
pH at 25˚C
7.4 ±0.2
Directions
Dissolve 111.00 grams in 1000 ml distilled water. Boil to dissolve the medium completely. Sterilize by autoclaving at 15 lbs pressure (121°C) for 15 min, cool it to 42-45 °C, and distribute in sterile petri plates and allow to solidify. Ensure complete solidification and inoculate test sample aseptically.
