| Product Code | Description | Product Size | Quantity |
| CM0877B | Palcam Agar Base 500g | – | 500g |
Palcam Agar Base 500g
Brand:
Thermo ScientificTM OxoidTM
- Oxoid PALCAM Agar Base is a selective and diagnostic medium for the detection of Listeria monocytogenes.
- Also available PALCAM Selective Supplement, Part No. SR0150E or SR0150B.
PALCAM Agar Base, Oxoid Composition
| Typical Formula* | gm/litre |
| Columbia Blood Agar Base | 39.0 |
| Yeast extract | 3.0 |
| Glucose | 0.5 |
| Aesculin | 0.8 |
| Ferric ammonium citrate | 0.5 |
| Mannitol | 10.0 |
| Phenol red | 0.08 |
| Lithium chloride | 15.0 |
| pH 7.2 ± 0.2 @ 25°C |
PALCAM Agar, Oxoid Preparation:
Suspend 34.5g per 500ml of distilled water. Bring gently to the boil to dissolve completely. Sterilise by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes. Cool to 50°C, and aseptically add PALCAM Selective Supplement (SR0150), reconstitutes as directed. Mix well and pour into sterile Petri dishes.
The addition of 2.5% (v/v) Egg Yolk Emulsion (SR0047) to the medium may aid the recovery of damaged Listeria.
Storage conditions and Shelf life
Store the dehydrated medium at 10-30°C and use before the expiry date on the label.
The prepared medium may be stored for up to 4 weeks at 2-8°C in the dark.
Precautions
Acriflavine hydrochloride is activated by light which may cause it to become inhibitory to Listeria growth.
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Additional information
| Dimensions | 10 cm |
|---|---|
| Brand | Oxoid |
| Estimated Delivery Time | 1-2 weeks |
