B1058 

HEMMES MEDIUM

Formula

Ingredients 

gms/lit.

Casein enzymic hydrolysate

Yeast extract

Dextrose 

Lactose 

Sucrose 

Urea 

Sodium chloride 

Ferrous sulphate

Sodium thiosulphate 

Phenol red 

Agar 

10.00

3.00

0.30

10.00

10.00

2.00

4.00

0.04

0.10

0.015

5.50

Final pH (at 25°C) : 7.2 + 0.2

Directions 

Suspend 45 gms in 1000 ml distilled water. Heat to boiling to dissolve the medium completely. Dispense in 5 ml. amounts in 12 mm tubes. Sterilize by autoclaving at 15 lbs pressure (121°C) for 15 minutes. Allow the tubes to cool in slanted position to give a butt of 3 cm and slant of 2 cm or in an upright position.

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