Urea Broth

A modification of Christensen’s Medium by Maslen this medium is generally used to detect rapid Urease activity of Proteus spp although it can be used to detect Urease activity of other Enterobacteriaceae including Urease producing Salmonella and Shigella. Unlike Christensen’s Medium when used for the later purpose it is not necessary to increase the incubation time.

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Organisms Ref. No Result
Proteus mirabilis NCTC 10975 Medium turns pink (positive)
Escherichia coli NCTC 12241 No Change (Negative)