Salmonella Shigella (SS) Agar Medium – 250g for Selective Isolation

SS Agar Medium is a selective medium designed for the isolation and differentiation of Salmonella and Shigella species. Its formulation suppresses the growth of most non-pathogenic enteric bacteria, enabling accurate identification of target pathogens from clinical, food, or environmental samples.

Product Information

• Product Name: Salmonella Shigella (SS) Agar Medium

• Pack Size: 250g per bottle

• Form: Dehydrated powder

• Storage: Room temperature

• Shelf Life: 3 years

Applications

• Selective isolation of Salmonella spp.

• Selective isolation of Shigella spp.

• Food, water, and clinical sample testing

• Laboratory and diagnostic microbiology research

Composition (per liter)

• Peptone – 5.0g

• Beef Extract – 5.0g

• Bile Salts – 8.5g

• Lactose – 10.0g

• Sodium Citrate – 8.5g

• Sodium Thiosulfate – 8.5g

• Ferric Ammonium Citrate – 1.0g

• Neutral Red – 0.03g

• Brilliant Green – 0.00033g

• Agar – 16.0g

• pH 7.2 ± 0.1 (25°C)

Preparation Instructions

1. Dissolve 62.5 g of SS Agar Base in 1 L of distilled or deionized water.

2. Heat to boiling and stir for 1 minute to ensure complete dissolution.

3. Cool to 50–55°C, then pour into sterile plates.

4. Allow to solidify before use.

Notes

• For laboratory use only.

• Follow standard biosafety practices when handling pathogenic bacteria.