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Reference: GF1037AF

E. coli O157:H7 Chromogenic Agar

Chromogenic agar for rapid isolation and detection of Escherichia coli O157:H7, which grows as magenta colonies against blue-green non-O157 E. coli.

Key specifications

Product code
GF1037AF
Form
Dehydrated powder
Preparation
Suspend 29.2 g in 1 L of purified water in a clean Erlenmeyer flask; heat with frequent agitation and boil until dissolved; do not overheat or autoclave; cool to 45-50 °C, swirl gently and pour into Petri dishes.
Final pH (25 °C)
7.0±0.2
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Overview

Product overview

This chromogenic agar is formulated for the rapid isolation and detection of Escherichia coli O157:H7. A chromogenic mixture turns O157:H7 colonies magenta, while other E. coli appear as blue-green colonies, so the target serotype can be picked out visually on the plate.

The medium is supplied as a dehydrated powder: suspend 29.2 g in 1 L of purified water, bring to the boil to dissolve and cool to 45-50 °C before pouring. It must not be overheated or autoclaved. The manufacturer's reference photographs include E. coli O157:H7, E. coli ATCC 25922, Proteus mirabilis and Enterococcus faecalis.

For research use only; not for clinical testing.

Specifications

Technical specifications

11 parameters

Product

Product code
GF1037AF
Form
Dehydrated powder

Preparation

Preparation
Suspend 29.2 g in 1 L of purified water in a clean Erlenmeyer flask; heat with frequent agitation and boil until dissolved; do not overheat or autoclave; cool to 45-50 °C, swirl gently and pour into Petri dishes.
Final pH (25 °C)
7.0±0.2

Storage

Storage
Store in a dark place at room temperature before use.
Shelf life (sealed)
2 years

Composition

Agar
12.0 g/L
Complex nutrients
17.0 g/L
Chromogenic mix
0.2 g/L

Colony appearance

Escherichia coli O157:H7
Magenta
Other Escherichia coli
Blue-green colonies
Features

Key features

  • 01

    Visual serotype discrimination

    O157:H7 colonies are magenta while other Escherichia coli develop blue-green colonies on the same plate.

  • 02

    Simple preparation

    Boil to dissolve at 29.2 g per litre; no autoclaving is required, and the medium is poured at 45-50 °C.

  • 03

    Reference strains shown

    Product photographs cover E. coli O157:H7, E. coli ATCC 25922, Proteus mirabilis and Enterococcus faecalis ATCC 29212.

  • 04

    Long sealed shelf life

    Sealed product keeps for 2 years when stored in a dark place at room temperature.

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