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Thermo Scientific™ L-J Gruft

Catalog No. R08522
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1 oz. Bottle
20mm x 113mm Tube - Slant
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Description

Selectively isolate and cultivate Mycobacterium spp. using Lowenstein-Jensen (L-J) Medium, L-J Gruft, and L-J Mycobactocel.

Selectively isolate and cultivate Mycobacterium spp. using Thermo Scientific™ Remel™ Lowenstein-Jensen (L-J) Medium, L-J Gruft, and L-J Mycobactocel. Medium consisting of congo red and malachite green dyes was formulated by Lowenstein to cultivate mycobacteria1. This medium was modified by Jensen by replacing congo red with citrate and phosphate contents and increasing the malachite green concentration2. L-J Medium used for recovery of pathogenic Mycobacterium spp. was found to be superior to other media tested, including ATS (American Trudeau Society) Medium3,4.

Selectively isolate and cultivate Mycobacterium spp. using Lowenstein-Jensen (L-J) Medium, L-J Gruft, and L-J Mycobactocel.

  • Selective – Antibiotics in the medium make the medium selective for Mycobacterium
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Specifications

Description Lowenstein-Jensen Gruft. (LJ) w/penicillin, nalidixic acid
Format 20mm x 113mm Tube - Slant
Product Type Microbiology Media
Quantity 20/Pk.
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