Hektoen Enteric Agar (DM422) is recommended for differential and selective isolation of gram-negative enteric microorganisms, especially Salmonella and Shigella species, from a variety of clinical and non-clinical specimen.
Ingredients | Gms / Liter |
Proteose peptone | 12.00 |
Yeast extract | 3.00 |
Lactose | 12.00 |
Sucrose | 12.00 |
Salicin | 2.00 |
Bile salts mixture | 9.00 |
Sodium chloride | 5.00 |
Sodium thiosulphate | 5.00 |
Ferric ammonium citrate | 1.50 |
Acid fuchsin | 0.10 |
Bromothymol blue | 0.065 |
Agar | 15.00 |
Final pH: 7.5 ± 0.2 at 25°C | |
Formula may be adjusted and/or supplemented as required to meet performance specifications |
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