A medium used for the cultivation of non-fastidious microorganisms, indole testing and as a basal medium for carbohydrate fermentation studies. The medium has a high level of tryptone, making it suitable for use in the indole test. Peptone water is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions in humans.
- Storage temperature: 2 to 25°C
- Appearance: clear, colourless to pale straw-coloured gel
- Recommended incubation: 37°C
- pH: 7.4 ±0.3
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