| Product Code | Description | Product Size | Quantity |
| CM1031B | Mlga 500g | – | 500g |
MLGA 500g
Brand:
Thermo ScientificTM OxoidTM
Detect, enumerate and differentiate Escherichia coli and other coliforms by single membrane filtration with Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Membrane Lactose Glucuronide Agar (MLGA) (Dehydrated). The presence of lauryl sulphate and lactose with phenol red allow the selective isolation and differentiation of Escherichia coli and coliforms respectively.
Membrane Lactose Glucuronide Agar (MLGA), Oxoid Composition
| Typical Formula* | gm/litre |
| Peptone | 40.0 |
| Yeast extract | 6.0 |
| Lactose | 30.0 |
| Phenol red | 0.2 |
| Sodium lauryl sulphate | 1.0 |
| Sodium pyruvate | 0.5 |
| Agar | 10.0 |
| X-Glucuronide (BCIG) | 0.2 |
| pH 7.4± 0.2 @ 25°C |
Membrane Lactose Glucuronide Agar (MLGA), Oxoid Preparation:
Suspend 88g in 1 litre of distilled water. Mix well and sterilize by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes. Cool the medium to 50°C and pour into sterile Petri dishes.
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 may be stored for up to 1 week at 2-8°C.
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Additional information
| Dimensions | 10 cm |
|---|---|
| Brand | Oxoid |
| Estimated Delivery Time | 1-2 weeks |
