RM383.00
Thermo ScientificTM OxoidTM
Detect and enumerate coliform organisms, including Escherichia coli, while isolating and detecting Salmonella and Shigella spp. in both clinical and food specimens using Thermo Scientific⢠Oxoid⢠MacConkey Agar No.3. A modification of the original MacConkey medium by the addition of selected bile salts, the medium gives improved differentiation of coliforms and non-lactose fermenting organisms while completely inhibiting Gram-positive cocci.
MacConkey Agar No.3, Oxoid Composition
| Typical Formula* | gm/litre |
| Peptone | 20.0 |
| Lactose | 10.0 |
| Bile salts No.3 | 1.5 |
| Sodium chloride | 5.0 |
| Neutral red | 0.03 |
| Crystal violet | 0.001 |
| Agar | 15.0 |
| pH 7.1 ± 0.2 @ 25°C |
MacConkey Agar, Oxoid Preparation:
Suspend 51.5g in 1 litre of distilled water. Bring to the boil to dissolve completely. Sterilise by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes.
Storage conditions and Shelf life
The dehydrated medium should be stored at 10-30°C and used before the expiry date on the label.
Store the prepared medium at 2-8°C.
| 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 |
| CM0115B | MACCONKEY AGAR NO. 3 500g | – | 500g |
| Dimensions | 10 cm |
|---|---|
| Brand | Oxoid |
| Estimated Delivery Time | 1-2 weeks |
