MacConkey Agar - Isolation and Differentiation of Gram-Negative Bacteria

Intended Use:
MacConkey Agar is expertly formulated for the isolation and differentiation of Gram-negative enteric bacilli. It aligns with Harmonized USP/EP/JP requirements, ensuring top-tier reliability and effectiveness for laboratory analysis.

Product Summary and Explanation

MacConkey Agar is designed based on the bile salt-neutral red-lactose agar, initially developed by MacConkey. This medium serves as a valuable tool for distinguishing strains of Salmonella typhosa from a variety of coliform bacteria. With subsequent enhancements, including the incorporation of 0.5% sodium chloride, a modified agar content, adjusted bile salts, and neutral red concentrations, the formula now promotes improved growth and differential reactions for Shigella and Salmonella strains.

Ideal for laboratory settings, MacConkey Agar is recommended for isolating and detecting Gram-negative organisms across a range of sources, including clinical samples, dairy products, food items, water, pharmaceutical applications, and various industrial environments.

Key Features:

• Enhanced Performance: Modified formula for better growth of enteric pathogens and differentiation between coliforms.
• Versatile Applications: Suitable for clinical, industrial, and contamination testing across multiple sectors.
• Standard Compliance: Meets Harmonized USP, EP, and JP standards for laboratory use.

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