Oxbile (Oxgall) - Dehydrated Bile for Microbiological Culture Media

Intended Use

Oxbile, also known as Oxgall, is a dehydrated bile product specifically designed for the preparation of microbiological culture media.

Product Summary and Explanation

Oxbile is carefully manufactured from large quantities of fresh bile through the rapid evaporation of its water content. The resulting product retains key components vital for microbial growth, including:

• Fatty acids
• Bile acids
• Inorganic salts
• Sulfates
• Bile pigments
• Cholesterol
• Mucin
• Lecithin
• Glycuronic acids
• Porphyrins
• Urea

The use of Oxbile ensures a consistent supply of bile, delivering uniformity that is often unattainable with fresh materials. It is specifically prepared to facilitate the differentiation of bile tolerant microorganisms. A 10% solution of dehydrated bile effectively equates to a fresh bile solution, making it versatile in various laboratory applications.

Applications

Oxbile is typically incorporated into culture media such as:

• Bile Esculin Agar
• Brilliant Green Bile Agar
• Littman Agar (a selective medium for fungi)

These media are crucial in the determination of enteric pathogens and contribute significantly to microbiological analysis.

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