RM1,056.00
Thermo ScientificTM OxoidTM
Enumerate and differentiate bacteria in dairy products with this standard Thermo Scientific⢠Oxoid⢠China Blue Lactose Agar (Dehydrated). China Blue Lactose Agar, originally formulated by Brandl and Sobeck-skal, is a standard non-inhibitory solid medium used for the differentiation of lactose fermenters from non-lactose fermenters in milk.
The china blue in the medium serves as a pH indicator to differentiate lactose fermenters from non-lactose fermenters. The medium does not contain any inhibitory substances therefore all the organisms present in milk sample grow luxuriantly on this medium.
China Blue Lactose Agar Base, Oxoid Composition
| Typical Formula* |
gm/litre |
| Peptone |
5.0 |
| `Lab-Lemcoâ powder |
3.0 |
| Lactose |
10.0 |
| Sodium chloride |
5.0 |
| China blue |
q.s. |
| Agar |
12.0 |
| pH 7.0 ± 0.2 @ 25°C |
China Blue Lactose Agar, Oxoid Preparation:
Suspend 35g in 1 litre of distilled water. Boil to dissolve completely. Sterilise by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes.
Storage conditions and Shelf life
Store the dehydrated medium at 10-30°C and use before the expiry date on the label.
Store the prepared medium at 2-8°C.
Precautions
It is important to remember that Gram positive and negative cocci and bacilli can grow on this medium. Always confirm the organism morphology and Gram reaction.
| Specification | Chair | Armchair | Sofas |
| Height | 37" | 42" | 42" |
| Width | 26.5" | 32.5" | 142" |
| Depth | 19.5" | 22.5" | 24.5" |
| Assembly Required | No | No | Yes |
| Packaging Type | Box | Box | Box |
| Package Weight | 55 lbs. | 64 lbs. | 180 lbs. |
| Packaging Dimensions | 27" x 26" x 39" | 45" x 35" x 24" | 46" x 142" x 25" |
| Product Code | Description | Product Size | Quantity |
| CM0209B | CHINA BLUE LACTOSE AGAR 500g | – | 500g |
| Dimensions | 10 cm |
|---|---|
| Brand | Oxoid |
| Estimated Delivery Time | 1-2 weeks |
