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Reference: GF1088AF

Shigella Chromogenic Agar

Chromogenic agar for the selective isolation and preliminary identification of Shigella, prepared by boiling 52.1 g of powder in 970 mL of purified water.

Key specifications

Product code
GF1088AF
Form
Dehydrated powder
Preparation
Suspend 52.1 g in 970 mL of purified water; heat with frequent agitation and boil to dissolve, then cool to about 50 °C; do not overheat or autoclave.
Final pH (25 °C)
6.8±0.2
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Overview

Product overview

Shigella Chromogenic Agar is intended for the selective isolation and preliminary identification of Shigella. The formulation combines peptone, yeast extract, a carbohydrate, an antibacterial agent, phenol red and mixed colorants in an agar base with a final pH of 6.8±0.2.

To prepare, suspend 52.1 g of powder in 970 mL of purified water, boil with frequent agitation until dissolved and allow to cool to about 50 °C. The medium must not be overheated or autoclaved. Sealed product has a shelf life of 3 years when stored in a dark place at room temperature.

For research use only; not for clinical use.

Specifications

Technical specifications

14 parameters

Product

Product code
GF1088AF
Form
Dehydrated powder

Preparation

Preparation
Suspend 52.1 g in 970 mL of purified water; heat with frequent agitation and boil to dissolve, then cool to about 50 °C; do not overheat or autoclave.
Final pH (25 °C)
6.8±0.2

Storage

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

Composition

Peptone
9.0 g/L
Yeast extract powder
3.0 g/L
Sodium chloride (NaCl)
5.0 g/L
Carbohydrate
15.0 g/L
Agar
15 g/L
Antibacterial agent
2.0 g/L
Phenol red
0.1 g/L
Mixed colorants
2.1 g/L
Features

Key features

  • 01

    Selective isolation

    Contains an antibacterial agent (2.0 g/L) as part of its selective formulation.

  • 02

    Preliminary identification

    Phenol red and mixed colorants are included in the formulation for preliminary identification.

  • 03

    Boil-only preparation

    52.1 g in 970 mL of purified water; do not overheat or autoclave.

  • 04

    3-year shelf life

    Sealed product stored in the dark at room temperature has a 3-year shelf life.

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