B164 

DEOXYCHOLATE LACTOSE AGAR (HYNES)

Formula

Ingredients 

gms/lit.

Peptone,special 

Lactose 

Sodium chloride 

Sodium citrate 

Sodium deoxycholate 

Neutral red 

Agar 

10.00

10.00

5.00

2.00

0.50

0.03

15.00

Final pH (at 25°C) : 7.1 + 0.2

Directions 

Suspend 42.5 gms. in 1000ml. distilled water. Mix well and heat to boiling to dissolve the medium completely. The medium requires no autoclaving if it is to be used at once. if the medium is to be stored, it should be sterilized at 15 lbs pressure (121°C) for 15 minutes. AVOID OVERHEATING.

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