HEKTOEN ENTERIC AGAR HIMEDIA

HEKTOEN ENTERIC AGAR @500 BRAND : HIMEDIA NO.CAT : (M467-500G) PACK : 500 GR / BTL Intended use Recommended for the isolation of Shigella and Salmonella species from enteric pathological specimens. Composition** Ingredients Gms / Litre Proteose peptone 12.000 Yeast extract 3.000 Lactose 12.000 Sucrose 12.000 Salicin 2.000 Bile salts mixture 9.000 Sodium chloride 5.000 Sodium thiosulphate 5.000 Ferric ammonium citrate 1.500 Acid fuchsin 0.100 Bromothymol blue 0.065 Agar 15.000 Final pH ( at 25°C) 7.5±0.2 **Formula adjusted, standardized to suit performance parameters Directions Suspend 76.67 grams in 1000 ml purified/distilled water. Heat to boiling to dissolve the medium completely. DO NOT AUTOCLAVE. Cool to 45-50°C. Mix well and pour into sterile Petri plates