Product Code | Description | Product Size | Quantity |
CM0145B | STAPHYLOCOCCUS MEDIUM NO 110 500g | – | 500g |
Staphylococcus Medium No 110 500g
Brand:
Thermo ScientificTM OxoidTM
Oxoid Staphylococcus Medium No.110 is a selective medium is used for isolation and differentiation of pathogenic Staphylococci.
Staphylococcus Medium No.110, Oxoid Composition
Formula | g/litre |
Yeast extract | 2.5 |
Tryptone | 10.0 |
Lactose | 2.0 |
Mannitol | 10.0 |
Sodium chloride | 75.0 |
Dipotassium hydrogen phosphate | 5.0 |
Gelatin | 30.0 |
Agar | 15.0 |
pH 7.1 ± 0.2 |
Staphylococcus Medium No.110, Oxoid Preparation:
Suspend 150g in 1 litre of distilled water. Bring to the boil to dissolve completely. Sterilize by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes. Disperse the precipitate by gentle agitation before pouring.
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.
Precautions
Enterococcus faecalis may grow on this medium as tiny colonies with slight mannitol fermentation.
The high salt content in Staphylococcus Medium No.110 may interfere with the coagulase reaction. Always sub-culture to a non-inhibitory medium before testing.
Dimensions | 10 cm |
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Brand | Oxoid |
Estimated Delivery Time | 1-2 weeks |