Bd Becton Dickinson - Bbl - 211597 - Media, Salmonella Shigella Agar 500G - Each

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The Becton Dickinson - BD BBL - 211597 - Media, Salmonella Shigella Agar 500g is a selective and differential culture medium designed for the isolation and identification of Salmonella and Shigella species from clinical and non-clinical specimens. This agar is formulated to inhibit the growth of gram-positive bacteria and most coliforms while allowing Salmonella and Shigella to grow with distinctive colony characteristics.

Features:
- Selective medium for Salmonella and Shigella isolation.
- Differential properties aid in distinguishing bacterial colonies.
- Inhibits gram-positive bacteria and most coliforms.
- High-quality formulation for reliable microbiological testing.
- Convenient 500g packaging for laboratory use.

Specifications:
- Product Type: Dehydrated culture medium.
- Weight: 500 grams.
- Intended Use: Laboratory microbiological testing.
- Storage: Store in a cool, dry place.

Use Suggestion:
Prepare the medium by suspending the agar in distilled water, boiling to dissolve completely, and sterilizing by autoclaving. Pour into sterile Petri dishes and allow to solidify before inoculating with specimens. Incubate plates at 35 37 C for 18 24 hours and examine for typical colony morphology of Salmonella (colorless with black centers) and Shigella (colorless). Ideal for use in clinical, food, and environmental microbiology laboratories.