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Reference: GF1079F / KL1079F

Hektoen Enteric Agar

Agar for isolating and culturing enteric bacteria such as Salmonella and Shigella, containing three carbohydrates, bile salts and two indicator dyes.

Key specifications

Product code (dehydrated powder)
GF1079F
Product code (granulated)
KL1079F
Form
Dehydrated powder (GF) and granulated (KL) versions
Quantity per litre of distilled or deionized water
93.8 g
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Overview

Product overview

Hektoen Enteric Agar is used for the isolation and culture of Enterobacteriaceae such as Salmonella and Shigella. The formula carries lactose, saccharose and salicin as fermentable carbohydrates, bile salts and sodium deoxycholate, a thiosulfate and ferric citrate system, and bromthymol blue and acid fuchsin as indicators.

Suspend 93.8 g in 1 L of distilled or deionized water and boil with frequent agitation until dissolved. Do not overheat or autoclave; cool to 48 ± 2 °C and pour into sterile plates. The final pH is 7.5 ± 0.2.

Powder (GF1079F) and granulated (KL1079F) versions are listed with the same composition. The product is not for clinical use.

Specifications

Technical specifications

22 parameters

Identification

Product code (dehydrated powder)
GF1079F
Product code (granulated)
KL1079F
Form
Dehydrated powder (GF) and granulated (KL) versions

Preparation

Quantity per litre of distilled or deionized water
93.8 g
Dissolution
Heat with frequent agitation and boil to dissolve completely
Pouring
Do not overheat or autoclave; cool to 48 ± 2 °C and pour into sterile plates
Final pH (25 °C)
7.5 ± 0.2

Storage

Storage
Store in a dry place away from light; tighten the cap immediately after use
Shelf life (sealed)
3 years

Composition

Peptone
12 g/L
Beef Extract
3 g/L
Lactose
12 g/L
Saccharose
12 g/L
Salicin
2 g/L
Bile Salts
20 g/L
Sodium Chloride
5 g/L
Agar
18 g/L
Bromthymol Blue
0.064 g/L
Acid Fuchsin
0.1 g/L
Sodium Thiosulfate
6.8 g/L
Ammonium Ferric Citrate
0.8 g/L
Sodium Deoxycholate
2 g/L
Features

Key features

  • 01

    Enteric pathogen isolation

    Used for the isolation and culture of Enterobacteriaceae such as Salmonella and Shigella.

  • 02

    Multi-carbohydrate formula

    Lactose 12, saccharose 12 and salicin 2 g/L.

  • 03

    Indicator dyes

    Bromthymol blue 0.064 g/L and acid fuchsin 0.1 g/L.

  • 04

    Bile-based selectivity

    Bile salts 20 g/L and sodium deoxycholate 2 g/L.

  • 05

    Pouring guidance

    Do not overheat or autoclave; cool to 48 ± 2 °C before pouring plates.

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