Dextrose Agar for Enterobacteriaceae Tests – 250g

Dextrose Agar with pH Indicator for Enterobacteriaceae Differentiation
Standardized medium for carbohydrate fermentation testing in Enterobacteriaceae identification. Bromcresol purple indicator enables visual acid production detection with color shift.

Key Specifications:

• Application: Biochemical testing of Enterobacteriaceae

• Format: Ready-to-prepare powder

• Preparation: 38.5g/L distilled water

• Sterilization: 121°C for 15 minutes

• Critical Step: Immediate shaking post-sterilization

• pH: 7.0±0.2 (25°C)

• Packaging: 250g/bottle

• Shelf Life: 3 years at room temperature

Flexible Solidification Options:

• Upright tubes for stab inoculation

• Slants for surface growth observation

Protocol:

1. Dissolve 38.5g in 1L water, boil ≥1 minute

2. Sterilize and shake immediately

3. Solidify as upright tubes or slants