Lauryl Sulfate Broth (7142)
Intended Use
Lauryl Sulfate Broth is specifically formulated for the detection of coliform bacteria in water and wastewater, making it an essential tool for environmental and food safety testing.
Product Summary and Explanation
Coliform bacteria encompass a group of aerobic and facultative anaerobic, Gram-negative, non-sporeforming bacilli that are capable of fermenting lactose, resulting in the production of acid and gas at 35°C within a 48-hour incubation period. This group primarily consists of members of the Enterobacteriaceae family, although it can also include organisms such as Aeromonas spp. The detection and confirmation of coliform presence are critical in testing various materials, including water, food products, and dairy.
Lauryl Sulfate Broth, also known as Lauryl Tryptose Broth, is meticulously prepared following the innovative formula of Mallmann and Darby. Research has demonstrated that Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is the most effective agent for inhibiting the growth of non-coliform organisms during testing. Abbreviated as LSB, this broth is utilized in the presumptive phase of the Standard Total Coliform Fermentation Technique, a vital methodology employed in the examination of water quality and food safety.
| Brand |
Catalogue Number |
Supplier Code |
Product Code |
Merck Code |
| Acumedia |
224150 |
211338 |
CM0451 |
1.10266 |
With its high specificity and reliability, Lauryl Sulfate Broth is a pivotal component in the microbiological analysis of environmental samples, promoting safety and compliance in various industries.
