Brand:
Thermo ScientificTM OxoidTM
Oxoid SS Agar Modified (Salmonella Shigella Agar Modified) is used for the isolation of Salmonella species and Shigella spp.
Salmonella Shigella Agar Modified, Oxoid Composition
| Typical Formula* |
gm/litre
|
| `Lab-Lemcoâ powder |
5.0
|
| Peptone |
5.0
|
| Lactose |
10.0
|
| Bile salts |
5.5
|
| Sodium citrate |
10.0
|
| Sodium thiosulphate |
8.5
|
| Ferric citrate |
1.0
|
| Brilliant green |
0.00033
|
| Neutral red |
0.025
|
| Agar |
12.0
|
| pH 7.3 ± 0.2 @ 25°C |
|
Salmonella Shigella Agar Modified, Oxoid Preparation:
Suspend 57g in 1 litre of distilled water. Bring to the boil with frequent agitation, and allow to simmer gently to dissolve the agar. DO NOT AUTOCLAVE. Cool to about 50°C mix well and pour into sterile Petri dishes.
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.