TCBS Agar, 1 X 500 g (86348-500G)

Thiosulfate citrate bile salts sucrose (TCBS) Agar uses an alkaline pH (8.6), ox bile and 1% NaCl to prevent the growth of gram positive bacteria, members of the Enterobacteriaceae family and the genus Pseudomonas. Thiosulfate citrate bile salts sucrose (TCBS) Agar is a selective agar for the isolation and cultivation of Vibrio cholerae and other Vibrio species. Incidence of Vibrio cholerae from estuaries of the United States West Coast; Survival and multiplication of Vibrio cholerae serotype Ogawa in reconstituted infant milk Dissolve 88 g in 1 litre distilled water and bring to the boil. Pour plates. Do NOT autoclave. 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.

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