R-3A Agar (DM555) is recommended for sub-culturing microorganisms recovered on less nutritive R-2A Agar from potable water samples.
| Ingredients | Gms / Liter |
| Casein acid hydrolysate | 1.00 |
| Yeast extract | 1.00 |
| Biopeptone | 1.00 |
| Dextrose | 1.00 |
| Starch, soluble | 1.00 |
| Dipotassium phosphate | 0.60 |
| Magnesium sulphate | 0.048 |
| Sodium pyruvate | 0.60 |
| Agar | 15.00 |
| Final pH: 7.2 ± 0.2 at 25°C | |
| Formula may be adjusted and/or supplemented as required to meet performance specifications | |
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