| Product Code | Description | Product Size | Quantity |
| CM0277B | TRIPLE SUGAR IRON AGAR 500g | – | 500g |
Triple Sugar Iron Agar 500g
Brand:
Thermo ScientificTM OxoidTM
Differentiate Enterobacteriaceae according to their ability to ferment lactose, sucrose, and glucose, and to produce hydrogen sulphide using Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Triple Sugar Iron Agar (Dehydrated). The Triple Sugar Iron Agar is based on Kligler Iron Agar, additionally, it contains sucrose for the detection of sucrose fermenting species.
Triple Sugar Iron Agar, Oxoid Composition
| Typical Formula* | gm/litre |
| `Lab-Lemco’ powder | 3.0 |
| Yeast extract | 3.0 |
| Peptone | 20.0 |
| Sodium chloride | 5.0 |
| Lactose | 10.0 |
| Sucrose | 10.0 |
| Glucose | 1.0 |
| Ferric citrate | 0.3 |
| Sodium thiosulphate | 0.3 |
| Phenol red | 0.024 |
| Agar | 12.0 |
| pH 7.4 ± 0.2 @ 25°C |
Triple Sugar Iron Agar, Oxoid Preparation:
Suspend 65g in 1 litre of distilled water. Bring to the boil to dissolve completely. Mix well and distribute. Sterilise by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes. Allow the medium to set in sloped form with a butt about 1 in.deep.
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.
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Additional information
| Dimensions | 10 cm |
|---|---|
| Brand | Oxoid |
| Estimated Delivery Time | 1-2 weeks |
