Urea Broth Base

KM0173

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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.

Urea Broth Base

KM0173

A modification of Christensen’s medium by Maslen this medium is generally used to detect rapid urease activity of Proteus spp. although it can be used to detect urease activity of other enterobacteriaceae including urease producing Salmonella spp. and Shigella spp. Unlike Christensen’s medium when used for the later purpose it is not necessary to increase the incubation time.

The peptone provides the required nitrogen, carbon and vitamins. Glucose is a fermentable carbohydrate. The disodium phosphate and potassium dihydrogen phosphate are buffers and sodium chloride maintains osmotic balance. Phenol red is a pH indicator.

Related Supplements :

BM3000 Urea 40% Solution

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Shelf Life
1095 days
Storage Temperature
10–30°C

pH

6.8 ± 0.2

Appearance

Liquid
Colour
Pale orange

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