B360 

XYLOSE LYSINE AGAR BASE 

Formula

Ingredients

gms/lit.

Xylose

L-Lysine 

Lactose 

Sucrose 

Sodium chloride 

Yeast extract 

Phenol red 

Agar 

3.5

5.0

7.5

7.5

5.0

3.0

0.08

13.5

Final pH (at 25°C) : 7.4 + 0.2

Directions 

Suspend 45 gms. in 1000 ml. distilled water. Heat with frequent agitation to dissolve completely. Sterilize by autoclaving at (118°C) for 10 minutes. Cool to 50°C to 55°C and add 20 ml sterile solution containing 34% Sodium thiosulphate & 4% Ferric ammonium citrate. Mix well and pour into plates.

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