B361

XLD AGAR

Formula

Ingredients

gms/lit.

Yeast extract

L-Lysine 

Lactose

Sucrose

Xylose 

Sodium chloride

Sodium deoxycholate 

Sodium thiosulphate

Ferric ammonium citrate

Phenol red 

Agar 

3.00

5.00

7.50

7.50

3.50

5.00

2.50

6.80

0.80

0.08

15.00

Final pH (at 25°C) : 7.4 + 0.2

Directions

Suspend 56.68 gms. in 1000 ml. distilled water. Heat with frequent agitation until the medium Boils. DO NOT AUTOCLAVE OR OVERHEAT. Transfer immediately to a water bath at 50°C. After Cooling, pour into sterile petri plates. It is advisable not to prepare large volumes which will require prolonged heating.

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