This is a selective medium for the isolation and differentiation of bile tolerant gram-negative (enteric) and gram-positive (staphylococci and enterococci) organisms and has uses in all areas of bacteriology. It has the disadvantage that many strains of Proteus spp will spread on it and for this reason MacConkey agar without salt may be preferred.
- Storage temperature: 2 to 8°C
- Appearance: firm gel
- Colour: pink/red
- Recommended incubation: aerobically at 37°C for 16 to 24 hours
- pH: 7.4 ± 0.2
- Plate size: 90mm
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