Ferrous Sulfate Agar for Bacterial H2S Production Testing

Reliable Detection of Hydrogen Sulfide-Producing Bacteria
This standardized Ferrous Sulfate Agar is designed for clear visualization of bacterial hydrogen sulfide (H2S) production. Essential for clinical microbiology and quality control laboratories requiring accurate metabolic testing.

Key Features:

• Ready-to-prepare formulation with visual indicator

• Contains iron source for black precipitate formation

• Room temperature stable (3-year shelf life)

• Pre-measured components for batch consistency

Technical Specifications:
▶ Formula (per liter):
Peptone 10.0g | Beef Extract 3.0g | Yeast Extract 3.0g
Ferrous Sulfate 0.2g | Sodium Hyposulfite 0.3g
Sodium Chloride 5.0g | Agar 12.0g
▶ pH: 7.4±0.2 (25°C)
▶ Preparation: 33.5g/L distilled water, autoclave at 121°C for 15min

Laboratory Applications:

• Identification of Salmonella, Proteus and other enteric bacteria

• Microbial metabolism studies

• Clinical diagnostic procedures