Oxidation-Fermentation Culture Medium
Item Name Code (INC) 45652
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An agar medium containing peptone, sodium chloride, bromthymol blue, potassium buffers and glucose; lactose, mannitol, sucrose, or the like may be used in lieu of glucose.
Additional Information for Oxidation-Fermentation Culture Medium
Oxidation-Fermentation (OF) culture medium is a type of diagnostic substance used in microbiology laboratories for the identification and differentiation of microorganisms. It falls under the supply class "In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits And Sets" in the supply group "Medical, Dental, And Veterinary Equipment And Supplies."
The OF culture medium is used to determine the metabolic characteristics of bacteria, particularly their ability to oxidize or ferment carbohydrates. It consists of a nutrient broth supplemented with a carbohydrate source (such as glucose) and a pH indicator (such as bromothymol blue).
When inoculated with a bacterial sample, the OF medium can help determine whether the bacteria are oxidative, fermentative, or both. Oxidative bacteria utilize oxygen for metabolism and produce an alkaline reaction, turning the medium blue. Fermentative bacteria, on the other hand, do not utilize oxygen and produce an acidic reaction, turning the medium yellow. Some bacteria may exhibit both oxidative and fermentative characteristics, resulting in a green color change.
The OF culture medium is commonly used in the identification of enteric bacteria, such as members of the Enterobacteriaceae family, including Escherichia coli, Salmonella, and Shigella species. It helps in differentiating these bacteria based on their metabolic properties.
Overall, the Oxidation-Fermentation culture medium is an essential tool in microbiology laboratories for the identification and characterization of bacteria.
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