Violet Red Bile Glucose Agar Culture Medium
Item Name Code (INC) 68464
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Additional Information for Violet Red Bile Glucose Agar Culture Medium
Violet Red Bile Glucose Agar (VRBGA) is a culture medium used in microbiology laboratories for the selective and differential isolation of enteric bacteria, particularly coliforms. It is commonly used in the detection and enumeration of bacteria in food, water, and clinical samples.
VRBGA contains several components that make it suitable for this purpose. The violet red bile salts inhibit the growth of Gram-positive bacteria, while allowing the growth of Gram-negative bacteria. The glucose in the medium serves as a source of energy for bacterial growth.
The agar itself provides a solid surface for bacterial colonies to grow on, making it easier to isolate and identify different types of bacteria. The medium also contains pH indicators that help differentiate between lactose-fermenting and non-lactose-fermenting bacteria. Lactose-fermenting bacteria produce acid, which causes the pH indicator to turn yellow, while non-lactose-fermenting bacteria do not produce acid and the indicator remains red.
Overall, VRBGA is a valuable tool in microbiology laboratories for the detection and enumeration of enteric bacteria, particularly coliforms, in various samples.
Related Item Names for INC 68464 Violet Red Bile Glucose Agar Culture Medium
NATO Stock Numbers with Item Name 68464 Violet Red Bile Glucose Agar Culture Medium Page 1 of 1
- VIOLET RED BILE GLUCOSE AGAR
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 3
- 413745.1210
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 3