Staph / Strep Selective Supplement

//Staph / Strep Selective Supplement

Staph / Strep Selective Supplement

SKU: LS0008 Category:

Staph/Strep Selective Supplement
E&O Laboratories Ltd Staph/Strep Selective Supplement (LS0008) is an antibiotic supplement used to enhance the selective isolation of Staphylococci and Streptococci species.

 

Additional Information

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Solubility Description

Product Description

Organisms Ref. No Result
Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 29523 Growth
Streptococccus pyogenes ATCC 19615 Growth
Escherichia coli ATCC 25922 Inhibited

 

Formula

Each 500ml vial contains:
Colistin Sulphate 5.0mg
Nalidixic acid 2.5mg
Aztreonam 0.25mg

Procedure

To reconstitute the contents of each vial, aseptically add 2ml of Sterile Distilled Water. Close the vial and gently agitate to assist reconstitution. Avoid frothing and the resulting solution will be free from visible particulate matter. Add the contents of the vial to 500ml of sterile base medium of choice (Columbia Agar with 5% Horse Blood is recommended) prepared according to the manufacturer’s instructions and allowed to cool to 45°C- 50°C.
Mix gently but thoroughly and pour aseptically into sterile Petri Dishes.