Yersinia Selective Agar (7257)
| Brand |
Catalog Number |
| Acumedia |
7257 |
| BD / Difco |
218172+ |
| BD / BBL |
212309+ |
| Oxoid |
CM0653+ |
| Merck |
1.16434+ |
+ Supplement required.
Intended Use
Yersinia Selective Agar is specifically designed for use with cefsulodin and novobiocin to isolate Yersinia enterocolitica, a notable food and waterborne enteric pathogen.
Product Summary and Explanation
This selective and differential medium provides optimal growth conditions for Y. enterocolitica and several other Yersinia species. The formula is grounded in the Cefsulodin-Irgasan-Novobiocin (CIN) Agar, first developed by Schiemann. When compared to MacConkey Agar and SS Agar, CIN Agar demonstrates enhanced inhibition of typical enteric flora, leading to improved recovery rates of Y. enterocolitica from fecal samples. Schiemann's modified formulation further refines the medium to maximize the growth and recovery efficacy of Y. enterocolitica.
Key Features
- Optimized for high selectivity with cefsulodin and novobiocin supplements.
- Supports excellent growth of Yersinia enterocolitica and certain Yersinia spp.
- Proven efficacy in isolating pathogens from fecal specimens.
- Developed based on enhancements made to the original CIN Agar formula.
- Ideal for microbiological laboratories focused on enteric pathogen recovery.
