Simmons Citrate Agar for Utilization Test – 250g
Standardized Simmons Citrate Agar for Reliable Citrate Utilization Testing
Specialized medium for detecting bacterial ability to utilize citrate as a sole carbon source. Optimized for differentiation of Enterobacteriaceae in clinical, food, and environmental microbiology workflows.
Key Specifications:
Application: Citrate utilization biochemical testing
Format: Ready-to-prepare powder
Preparation: 32.3g/L distilled water
Sterilization: 121°C for 15 minutes
Solidification: Slanted tubes for maximal surface exposure
pH: 6.8±0.2 (25°C)
Packaging: 250g/bottle
Shelf Life: 3 years at room temperature
Composition Includes:
Sodium Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate, Ammonium Phosphate, Dipotassium Phosphate, Sodium Citrate, Bromthymol Blue, and Agar.
Protocol:
Suspend 32.3g in 1L water, boil to dissolve
Sterilize and solidify as slants
