B310

SS AGAR (Salmonella Shigella agar)

Formula 

B310 

Ingredients 

gms/lit. 

Peptic digest of animal tissue 

Beef extract 

Lactose 

Bile salt mixture 

Sodium citrate 

Sodium thiosulphate 

Ferric citrate 

Brilliant green 

Neutral red 

Agar 

5.00 

5.00 

10.00 

8.50 

10.00 

8.50 

1.00 

0.00033 

0.025 

15.00 

Final pH (at 25°C) : 

7.0 + 0.2 

Directions :

Suspend 63 gms. of B310 in 1000 ml. distilled water. Boil with frequent agitation to dissolve the medium completely. DO NOT AUTOCLAVE OR OVERHEATING. Over heating may destroy selectivity of the medium. Cool it about 50°C. Mix & pour into sterile petri plates.

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