XLD MEDIUM / XLD AGAR OXOID 500GRAM CM0469B XYLOSE LYSINE DEOXYCHOLATE

X.L.D. AGAR Code: CM0469 A selective medium for the isolation of salmonellae and shigellae from clinical specimens and foods. Technique Faeces or rectal swabs may be plated directly14 or selective enrichment broths may be used prior to streaking out. Selenite Broth CM0395 or Tetrathionate Broth CM0029 may be used for salmonella enrichment. 1. Inoculate the poured, dried plates with a loopful of inoculum either from a suitable enrichment broth, from stool samples or rectal swabs. 2. Incubate the plates at 35-37°C for 18-24 hours. 3. Examine for typical colonies.