Aeromonas Differential Agar – 250g | Selective Identification Medium

Aeromonas Differential Agar is a chromogenic medium designed for selective isolation and differentiation of Aeromonas species from clinical, food, and environmental samples.

Key Applications:

✔️ Isolation of A. hydrophila from fish tissue

✔️ Detection of A. caviae in clinical specimens

✔️ Water quality monitoring in aquaculture

✔️ Seafood processing plant surveillance

Identification Principle:

– Differentiates Aeromonas by colony color/morphology

– Acid fuchsin highlights characteristic features

Protocol:

1️⃣ Suspend 55.6g in 1L water

2️⃣ Boil ≥1 minute

3️⃣ Autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes

4️⃣ Pour plates

Typical Results:

– A. hydrophila: Pink colonies with dark centers

– A. caviae: Uniform pink colonies

Features:

– Selective dextrin-based formulation

– Ready-to-use powder

– Clear visual differentiation

– 3-year stability