Lysine Iron Agar Slant

Lysine Iron Agar (LIA) Slants, 13x100mm Glass Tubes, 10/Pk are differential media designed for the detection of lysine decarboxylation, lysine deamination, and hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) production in enteric bacteria, including Salmonella and Shigella species. Widely used in clinical, food safety, and environmental microbiology, LIA slants support accurate identification and differentiation of Gram-negative rods through characteristic color and precipitate changes.

Available in two volume and cap formats to support varied workflow needs:

• 4mL Slant in Screw Cap Glass Tubes
  Offers a compact format for routine identification with secure sealing, ideal for labs requiring minimal media volume and reliable containment during incubation and storage.

• 9mL Slant in Slip Cap Glass Tubes
  Provides extended media volume for longer incubations or higher inoculum volumes. The slip cap design allows for easier inoculation and gas exchange, supporting more flexible testing protocols.

Both formats are sterile, ready-to-use, and supplied in packs of 10 tubes for efficient integration into regulated microbiology workflows.

• Differentiates based on lysine metabolism and H₂S production
• Suitable for enteric pathogen screening in clinical and industrial labs
• Available in screw cap (4mL) or slip cap (9mL) tube options
• 13x100mm borosilicate glass tubes ensure stability and heat resistance
• Supplied sterile in 10-pack units for routine lab use

These LIA slants are essential for biochemical identification of enteric organisms, supporting accurate, reliable microbial analysis in quality-controlled environments.

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