MacConkey Agar without Salt

PP0470

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Dehydrated Culture Media products are formulated to supply the required nutrients to allow for the growth of microorganisms.

Used in combination with a variety of selective agents and incubation conditions a wide range of specific organisms can be isolated.

With careful raw material selection of the various media components E&O can ensure a consistent level of quality and performance.

For each formulation the necessary ingredients are accurately weighed, combined and blended together to produce a homogenous powdered product.

MacConkey Agar without Salt

PP0470

Originally introduced for the isolation and differentiation of Lactose & Non-Lactose Fermenting enteric organisms the medium in this case has been modified to improve the isolation of staphylococci and enterococci. The absence of Sodium Chloride provides a low electrolyte medium that prevents spreading of most Proteus spp. Although recommended for use in the examination of urine samples in clinical laboratories it has uses in Food, Water and Dairy applications.

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Shelf Life
91 days
Storage Temperature
2–8°C

pH

7.4 ± 0.2

Appearance

Firm Gel
Colour
Pale pink/red

Detailed performance specifications and Quality Control testing protocols are available in the IFU located in the supporting documentation section