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NEOGEN Lowenstein-Jensen Medium, 5 kg

Supplier: NEOGEN 700003633

Lowenstein - Jensen Medium is used with fresh egg and glycerol for the isolation and differentiation of Mycobacterium spp. in a laboratory setting. Lowenstein - Jensen Medium is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions in humans.The use of egg-based media for primary isolation of mycobacteria have two significant advantages. First, egg-based media support a wide variety of mycobacteria. Second, growth of mycobacteria on egg media can be used for niacin testing. Liquefaction of Lowenstein-Jensen Medium can occur if contaminated with proteolytic organisms.Lowenstein-Jensen Medium is a modification of Lowenstein Medium, modified by Jensen. Jensen modified the medium by alternating the citrate and phosphate contents, eliminating congo red dye, and increasing malachite green concentration.For more information visit https://www.neogen.com/solutions/Microbiology/lowenstein-jensen-medium
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