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Reference: GF1002F / KL1002F

Violet Red Bile Lactose (VRBL) Agar

Violet red bile lactose agar for cultivating and counting Enterobacteriaceae, referenced to ISO 4832, prepared by boiling for two minutes without autoclaving.

Key specifications

Product code (dehydrated powder)
GF1002F
Product code (granulated)
KL1002F
Form
Dehydrated powder and granulated forms
Standard reference (ACC)
ISO 4832
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Overview

Product overview

Violet Red Bile Lactose (VRBL) Agar is used for the cultivation and enumeration of Enterobacteriaceae and carries an ISO 4832 reference in the manufacturer's data. The formulation combines an enzymatic digest of animal tissues, yeast extract, lactose, bile salts, neutral red and crystal violet in an agar base (final pH 7.4±0.2).

Suspend 41.5 g in 1 L of purified water and boil with frequent agitation for two minutes; autoclaving is not needed. Cool the medium immediately in a 44-47 °C water bath and use it within 4 hours of preparation. Dehydrated powder (GF1002F) and granulated (KL1002F) forms are stored at 2-25 °C with the bottle cap tightened after use and have a 3-year sealed shelf life.

Specifications

Technical specifications

16 parameters

Product

Product code (dehydrated powder)
GF1002F
Product code (granulated)
KL1002F
Form
Dehydrated powder and granulated forms
Standard reference (ACC)
ISO 4832

Preparation

Preparation
Suspend 41.5 g in 1 L of purified water; heat with frequent agitation and boil for two minutes to dissolve; no autoclaving needed; cool immediately in a 44-47 °C water bath and use within 4 h of preparation.
Final pH (25 °C)
7.4±0.2

Storage

Storage
Store in a dark and dry place at 2-25 °C; tighten the bottle cap immediately after use.
Shelf life (sealed)
3 years

Composition

Enzymatic digest of animal tissues
7.0 g/L
Yeast extract
3.0 g/L
Lactose
10.0 g/L
Sodium chloride
5.0 g/L
Bile salts
1.5 g/L
Neutral red
0.03 g/L
Crystal violet
0.002 g/L
Agar
15.0 g/L
Features

Key features

  • 01

    Enterobacteriaceae enumeration

    Published for cultivation and enumeration of Enterobacteriaceae.

  • 02

    ISO 4832 reference

    The product data lists ISO 4832 as its standard reference.

  • 03

    No autoclaving

    Boil for two minutes, then cool in a 44-47 °C water bath.

  • 04

    Use within 4 hours

    Prepared medium should be used within 4 hours of preparation.

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