Desoxycholate Agar Culture Medium
Item Name Code (INC) 40609
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Additional Information for Desoxycholate Agar Culture Medium
Desoxycholate Agar Culture Medium is a type of culture medium used in microbiology laboratories for the isolation and identification of enteric pathogens, particularly Salmonella and Shigella species. It is classified under the supply class "In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits And Sets" in the supply group "Medical, Dental, And Veterinary Equipment And Supplies."
Desoxycholate Agar contains various ingredients, including desoxycholate, which inhibits the growth of gram-positive bacteria, and bile salts, which inhibit the growth of non-enteric bacteria. It also contains lactose, which allows for the differentiation of lactose-fermenting and non-lactose-fermenting bacteria.
This culture medium is used to support the growth of enteric pathogens while inhibiting the growth of other bacteria. It is commonly used in clinical laboratories for the detection and isolation of enteric pathogens from clinical specimens, such as stool samples.
Please note that the use of Desoxycholate Agar Culture Medium should be performed by trained laboratory personnel following appropriate safety protocols and guidelines.
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- B273
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1 | DAC: 6