Description
Brilliant Green Agar Medium is a highly selective culture medium that actively isolates Salmonella species (except Salmonella typhi and Shigella). It serves critical roles in clinical diagnostics, food safety testing, and microbiological research, where quick and accurate bacterial identification is essential.
This medium features a well-balanced formulation with pancreatic digest of casein, peptic digest of animal tissue, yeast extract, and sodium chloride, all of which support bacterial growth. The inclusion of brilliant green effectively inhibits gram-positive bacteria, while phenol red acts as a pH indicator. Additionally, the medium contains lactose and sucrose to differentiate Salmonella from other enteric bacteria, speeding up the identification process.
Clear and Fast Results:
When incubated at 35°C for 18-24 hours, Salmonella colonies are easy to spot as red, whereas yellow to green colonies indicate the presence of E. coli. This clear visual distinction leads to rapid identification, helping labs reduce the time required for diagnosis or contamination assessment.
Simple Preparation:
Preparing Brilliant Green Agar Medium is straightforward. First, suspend 58.0g of the powder in 1 liter of distilled water. Then, sterilize it by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes. Allow it to cool to 50°C before pouring into sterile petri dishes. To ensure the best performance, use the medium on the same day as preparation.
Key Applications:
This medium is invaluable in food safety testing, especially for detecting Salmonella in processed foods, water, and environmental surfaces. It also plays a key role in clinical laboratories for diagnosing Salmonella infections. Thanks to its high sensitivity and specificity, Brilliant Green Agar Medium delivers reliable results in both industrial and clinical settings.
Storage:
For optimal performance, store the medium in a dark and dry place. Proper storage conditions will maintain its efficacy and extend its shelf life.
By using Brilliant Green Agar Medium, you benefit from fast bacterial identification, accurate results, and dependable performance for Salmonella testing. This makes it a trusted choice for microbiology labs around the world.
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