Malonate Broth Culture Medium
Item Name Code (INC) 47415
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Additional Information for Malonate Broth Culture Medium
Malonate Broth Culture Medium is a type of culture medium used in microbiology laboratories for the detection and identification of bacteria. 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.
Malonate Broth is a selective and differential medium that is used to differentiate bacteria based on their ability to utilize malonate as a sole carbon source. It contains malonate as the sole carbon source, along with other nutrients necessary for bacterial growth.
The medium is typically used to differentiate members of the Enterobacteriaceae family, such as Escherichia coli and Enterobacter aerogenes, based on their ability to utilize malonate. Bacteria that can utilize malonate will produce alkaline byproducts, causing the pH indicator in the medium to change from green to blue.
This medium is commonly used in clinical laboratories for the identification of bacteria and can help in the diagnosis of certain infections. It is supplied as a ready-to-use liquid medium or as dehydrated powder, which can be reconstituted with sterile water before use.
Please note that the specific composition and instructions for use may vary depending on the manufacturer and the intended purpose of the medium. It is important to follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer for proper usage and interpretation of results.
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- 0395-01
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 4