MacConkey Sorbitol Agar

MacConkey Sorbitol Agar [MB-M1108] 

Medium used for the isolation and cultivation of Escherichia coli O157: H7.

* Equally use with MFDS (MB-M1108K), NIER (MB-M1108N) and TC-SMAC (Tellurite Cefixime-Sorbitol MacConkey Agar) (MB-T0883K).
* This is the same product as the Food Code ,  Drinking Water  Quality Processing  Standard , TC-SMAC (Tellurite Cefixime-Sorbitol MacConkey Agar) (MB-T0883K) .  

PROCEDURE

Suspend 50.03 G of powder in 1 L of distilled or deionized water. Heat to boiling until completely dissolved. Sterilize by autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes. Cool to 45 - 50°C in water bath. If necessary, aseptically add 2 vials of CT (Cefixime Tellurite) supplement (MB-C0760) (TC-SMAC Agar). Mix well. Pour into petri dishes.

STORE

The powder is very hygroscopic. Store the powder at room temperature, in a dry environment, in its original container tightly closed and use it before the expiry date on the label or until signs of deterioration or contamination are evident. Store prepared medium at 2 - 8 ° C.