Salmonella Selective Supplement

Oxoid Salmonella Selective Supplement is used for the presumptive identification of Salmonella species from clinical and food samples.

• Add to Chromogenic Salmonella Agar Base, Part No. CM1007B or Brilliance™ Salmonella Agar Base, Part No. CM1092B
• Each vial supplements 500mL of medium

Salmonella Selective Supplement, Oxoid Composition

Chromogenic Salmonella Agar, Oxoid Preparation:
Suspend 25g in 500ml of distilled water and add the contents of one vial of Salmonella Selective Supplement (SR0194) reconstituted as directed. Mix well and bring to the boil with frequent agitation. DO NOT AUTOCLAVE. DO NOT HOLD AT BOILING TEMPERATURE. Cool to 50°C, mix well and pour into sterile Petri dishes.

Brilliance Salmonella Agar, Oxoid Preparation:
Suspend 27g of Brilliance Salmonella Agar Base in 500ml of distilled water. Add the contents of 1 vial of Salmonella Selective Supplement, resuspended as directed. Mix well and sterilise by bringing to the boil with frequent agitation. Cool to around 50ºC, mix well and pour into sterile Petri dishes.
NOTE: It is critical that the selective supplement is added prior to heating. When preparing volumes greater than 1 litre contact Oxoid Technical Support for directions.

Storage conditions and Shelf life
Salmonella Selective Supplement should be stored in the dark at 2-8ºC. When stored as directed, the un-opened products will remain stable until the expiry date printed on the packaging.