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.