For the selective isolation of pathogenic Enterobacteria, especially Salmonella
Applications
- Isolation
 
- Isolation
 
- ENTEROBACTERIA
 
- SALMONELLA
 
Packaging
Suspend 59 grams of the medium in one liter of distilled water. Add 4.6 ml of XLT4 Supplement cat. 6062(26-28% solution of 7-ethyl-2-methyl-4-undecanol hydrogen sulfate, sodium salt; formerly Tergitol 4). Mix well and heat with frequent agitation until completely dissolved. Boil for one minute. AVOID OVERHEATING. DO NOT AUTOCLAVE. Distribute into sterile Petri dishes.
Formula
- Lactose 7.5
 
- Sucrose 7.5
 
- Sodium Thiosulfate 6.8
 
- L-Lysine 5
 
- Sodium Chloride 5
 
- Xylose 3.75
 
- Yeast Extract 3
 
- Proteose Peptone 1.6
 
- Ferric Ammonium Citrate 0.8
 
- Phenol Red 0.08
 
- Bacteriological Agar 18