For isolation and cultivation of Vibrio parahaemolyticus from food products or animal
feeding products.
Specifications
PHYSICAL PARAMETERS
Description
A fine, free flowing, hygroscopic powder.
Color
Beige colored powder.
Solubility
Soluble in Distilled / de-ionized water at 50˚ C
Color
Pale yellow colored opalescent solution
pH
8.5 ± 0.2 at 25°C (53.00 g/ l)
Solidification
40˚C
Color
Pale yellow colored opalescent gel
Contents
Ingredients
Gram/Litre
Peptone
5.000
Meat extract
3.000
Sodium chloride
30.000
Agar
15.000
pH at 25˚C
8.5 ±0.2
Directions
Dissolve 53.00 grams in 1000 ml distilled water. Boil to dissolve the medium
completely and sterilize by autoclaving at 15 lbs pressure (121°C) for 15 min, cool it to 42-45°C
and distribute aseptically in desired. Ensure complete solidification and inoculate test sample
aseptically.
