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Selectively and differentially isolate enteric gram-negative bacilli using MacConkey Broth. This medium is used for presumptive identification of coliforms. Coliforms are organisms that are present in the environment and in the feces of all warm-blooded animals and humans.Their presence in drinking water indicates that disease-causing organisms (pathogens) could be in the water system.
• Selective:Oxgall is a selective agent which inhibits gram-positive organisms.
• Ease of differentiation:Lactose and bromcresol purple indicator enable the differentiation of lactose fermenting gram-negative bacilli.
• Conforms to USP and EP: It is formulated and tested in conformance with harmonizedUnited States Pharmacopeia(USP)/European Pharmacopeia(EP) guidelines^4.This medium contains gelatin peptone that provides amino acids and essential nutrients for bacterial growth. Lactose is a carbon source for energy. Oxgall is a selective agent which inhibits gram-positive organisms. Lactose and bromcresol purple indicator enable the differentiation of lactose fermenting gram-negative bacilli.Not all products are available for sale in all territories. Please inquire.Remel™ and Oxoid™ products are now part of the Thermo Scientific brand.
