Lysine Iron Agar (DM137) is used for the differentiation of enteric organisms especially Salmonella serotype arizonae, based on their ability to decarboxylate or deaminate lysine and to form hydrogen sulphide.
Ingredients | Gms / Liter |
Peptic digest of animal tissue | 5.00 |
Yeast extract | 3.00 |
Dextrose | 1.00 |
L-Lysine | 10.00 |
Ferric ammonium citrate | 0.50 |
Sodium thiosulphate | 0.04 |
Bromocresol purple | 0.02 |
Agar | 15.00 |
Final pH:(at 25°C) 6.7 ± 0.2 | |
Formula may be adjusted and/or supplemented as required to meet performance specifications |
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