
Triple Sugar Iron Agar (TSI) Medium – EP/USP Standard | For Enterobacteriaceae Biochemical Tests
Triple Sugar Iron Agar (TSI) Medium is a specialized microbiology culture medium designed for biochemical testing of Enterobacteriaceae bacteria. It enables differentiation of Gram-negative bacilli based on carbohydrate fermentation patterns (glucose, lactose, sucrose) and hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) production. Ideal for clinical, pharmaceutical, and research laboratories.
Key Specifications
Compliance: Meets European Pharmacopoeia (EP) and United States Pharmacopeia (USP) standards.
pH: 7.3 ± 0.2 at 25°C.
Format: Powder for reconstitution.
Pancreatic Digest of Casein: 10.0 g
Peptic Digest of Animal Tissue: 10.0 g
Sodium Chloride: 5.0 g
Lactose: 10.0 g
Sucrose: 10.0 g
Dextrose: 1.0 g
Ferric Ammonium Citrate: 0.2 g
Sodium Thiosulfate: 0.2 g
Phenol Red: 0.025 g
Agar: 13.0 g