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Reference: GF619F

Xylose Lysine Deoxycholate Agar (XLD), Pharmaceutical Testing

XLD agar listed for the selective isolation of Salmonella in pharmaceutical products (CP/EP/USP); boiled only, never autoclaved.

Key specifications

Product code
GF619F
Form
Dehydrated culture medium (powder)
Preparation
Suspend 55.2 g in 1 L of purified water; heat with frequent agitation and boil to dissolve. Do not autoclave.
Reference standards
CP / EP / USP
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Overview

Product overview

This XLD formulation is listed for the selective isolation of Salmonella in pharmaceutical products, with CP, EP and USP references on the product page. It is separate from Biocomma's general XLD Agar (GF1022F / KL1022F) and has its own composition, including 2.5 g/L sodium deoxycholate.

The powder is suspended at 55.2 g per litre of purified water and heated with frequent agitation until boiling to dissolve. It must not be autoclaved. Final pH is 7.4±0.2 and sealed product has a 3-year shelf life at 2-25 °C.

Specifications

Technical specifications

19 parameters

Identification

Product code
GF619F
Form
Dehydrated culture medium (powder)
Reference standards
CP / EP / USP

Preparation

Preparation
Suspend 55.2 g in 1 L of purified water; heat with frequent agitation and boil to dissolve. Do not autoclave.

Properties

Final pH (25 °C)
7.4±0.2

Storage & handling

Storage
Store in a dark, dry place at 2-25 °C; tighten the bottle cap immediately after use.
Shelf life (sealed product)
3 years
Precautions
Not for clinical use. Do not use if the powder is lumpy. After use, autoclave all contaminated materials at 121 °C for 30 minutes before disposal.

Composition

Xylose
3.5 g/L
L-Lysine
5.0 g/L
Lactose monohydrate
7.5 g/L
Sucrose
7.5 g/L
Sodium chloride
5.0 g/L
Yeast extract
3.0 g/L
Phenol red
0.08 g/L
Agar
13.5 g/L
Sodium deoxycholate
2.5 g/L
Sodium thiosulfate
6.8 g/L
Ferric ammonium citrate
0.8 g/L
Features

Key features

  • 01

    Pharmaceutical Salmonella isolation

    For the selective isolation of Salmonella in pharmaceutical products (CP/EP/USP).

  • 02

    Do not autoclave

    Boil with frequent agitation to dissolve; autoclaving is not permitted.

  • 03

    Indicator system

    Phenol red, ferric ammonium citrate and sodium thiosulfate are part of the formulation.

  • 04

    Three-year shelf life

    Sealed product keeps for 3 years when stored dark and dry at 2-25 °C.

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