MacConkey Agar (DM143BS) is recommended for isolation and differentiation of lactose fermenting and lactose non-fermenting enteric bacteria as per Indian Standard published by BIS. IS:5887 (Part I and Part II) – 1976.
Ingredients | Gms / Liter |
Peptic digest of animal tissue | 20.00 |
Lactose | 10.00 |
Bile salts | 5.00 |
Sodium chloride | 5.00 |
Neutral red | 0.07 |
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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