Product Code | Description | Product Size | Quantity |
CM0793B | Tergitol-7 Agar (Modified) 500g | – | 500g |
Tergitol-7 Agar (Modified) 500g
Brand:
Thermo ScientificTM OxoidTM
Oxoid Tergitol 7 Agar is used for the enumeration and identification of coliforms.
Tergitol 7 Agar, Oxoid Composition
Typical Formula* | gm/litre |
Peptone | 10.0 |
Yeast extract | 6.0 |
Meat extract | 5.0 |
Lactose | 20.0 |
Bromothymol blue | 0.05 |
Tergitol-7 | 0.1 |
Agar | 13.0 |
pH 7.2 ± 0.2 @ 25°C |
TTC Solution (SR0148) is supplied as 2ml of filtered 0.125% aqueous solution of tri-phenyltetrazolium chloride (TTC).
Tergitol 7 Agar, Oxoid Preparation:
Suspend 54.15g in 1 litre of distilled water. Bring to the boil to dissolve completely. Dispense in 100ml volumes and sterilise by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes. Cool to 50°C and add the contents of 1 vial of SR0148. 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.
Precautions
Tergitol-7 Agar is designed for early detection of Escherichia coli i.e. 6-10 hours incubation.
Incubation at 44°C has been recommended.
Dimensions | 10 cm |
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Brand | Oxoid |
Estimated Delivery Time | 1-2 weeks |