Merck, 17153-500G, LS Differential Agar

Application
For the maximum growth and differentiation of Lactobacilli and Streptococci on the basis of colonial morphology, T.T.C. reduction and casein reaction.
Preparation Note
Suspend 65.3 g in 1 litre distilled water. Boil to dissolve the medium completely. Sterilize by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes. Cool to 50°C and add the following sterile solutions previously kept warm at 50°C just prior to use; (1) 100 ml of 10% (w/v) aqueous solution of antibiotic free skim milk powder (Cat. No. No. 70166) sterilized at 121°C for 5 minutes.(2) 10 ml of TTC Solution (Cat. No. 17779). Mix well and pour into sterile petri plates.
Other Notes
We offer two media types: the superior granulated GranuCult® and the cost-efficient powdered NutriSelect® culture media, depending on your needs.
The designations basic, plus, or prime are added to indicate the quality control level, from basic quality control to standard QC plus to prime for full regulatory compliance.
Legal Information
GRANUCULT is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
NutriSelect is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany