Endo Agar – Reliable Culture Medium for Total Coliform Detection in Drinking Water

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Endo Agar – Essential Culture Medium for Total Coliform Testing in Drinking Water

Detailed Product Description

Endo Agar is a high-performance culture medium specifically formulated for the detection of total coliforms in drinking water and various water resources. Ideal for use in laboratories and environmental testing facilities, this medium supports effective microbiological analysis through membrane filtration techniques.

Key Features:

• Components:
  • Peptic Digest of Animal Tissue: 10.0 g/L – Provides essential nutrients for microbial growth.
  • Dipotassium Hydrogen Phosphate: 2.5 g/L – Acts as a buffer to maintain pH.
  • Lactose: 10.0 g/L – Serves as a fermentable carbohydrate, essential for coliform identification.
  • Sodium Sulphite Anhydrous: 3.3 g/L – Inhibits gram-positive bacteria, enhancing selective growth of coliforms.
  • Basic Fuchsin: 0.3 g/L – A dye that aids in the visualization of colonies.
  • Agar: 12.5 g/L – Provides a solid medium for microbial growth.
• Final pH: 7.4 ± 0.2 at 25°C – Optimal for coliform growth.

Storage Instructions:

Keep Endo Agar in a dark and dry place to ensure the stability and effectiveness of its components.

Preparation Instructions:

1. Suspend 39g of Endo Agar in 1L of distilled water.
2. Autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes to sterilize.
3. Allow to cool before use.

Applications:

Endo Agar is widely used for:

• Total Coliform Detection: Essential for microbiological testing in drinking water, helping to meet health and safety regulations.
• Water Quality Analysis: Supports environmental monitoring and water resource management.

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