Additional Selective and Differential Cell Culture Media
NEOGEN Dichloran Glycerol (DG-18) Agar Base, 10 kg
Dichloran Glycerol (DG-18) Agar Base is used for the selective isolation and enumeration of yeasts and molds from foods in a laboratory setting. Dichloran Glycerol (DG-18) Agar Base is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions in humans. Dichloran Glycerol (DG-18) Agar Base is used for the enumeration of viable osmophilic yeasts and xerophilic molds in food or animal feed products with a water activity of less than or equal to 0.95. This includes such foods as dry fruits, jams, cakes, dried meat, salted fish, grains, cereals, flours, nuts, spices, condiments and some animal feeds. This medium is not suitable for the examination of dehydrated products with a water activity of greater than 0.95, Dichloran Rose Bengal Chloramphenicol Agar (NCM0082 or NCM0029) should be used.For more information visit https://www.neogen.com/solutions/Microbiology/dichloran-glycerol-agar-base
NEOGEN A-1 Medium, 10 kg
A-1 Medium is used for the detection of coliform organisms in water and food in a laboratory setting. A-1 Medium is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions in humans.Since the early 1900’s enumeration of coliform organisms, specifically E. coli, have been used to determine water purity. Elevated temperature and most-probable-number (MPN) methods are routinely used for analysis of water and food samples for presence of fecal coliforms. A-1 Medium was formulated to hasten E. coli recovery and reduce the incidence of false positive cultures.In 1972 Andrews and Presnell developed A-1 Medium. This medium recovers E. coli from estuarine water in 24 hours instead of 72 hours, and in greater numbers without the pre-enrichment step. A-1 Medium can be used in a single step procedure for the detection of fecal coliforms in source water, seawater, treated wastewater, and foods.For more information visit https://www.neogen.com/solutions/Microbiology/a-1-medium
NEOGEN Tryptic Soy Blood Agar Base No. 2, 10Kg
Tryptic Soy Blood Agar Base No. 2 is used with blood for the isolation and cultivation of a wide variety of microorganisms in a laboratory setting. Tryptic Soy Blood Agar Base No. 2 is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions in humans.Blood Agar Bases are typically supplemented with 5 - 10% sheep, rabbit, or horse blood, and used for isolating, cultivating, and determining hemolytic reactions of fastidious pathogenic microorganisms. Without enrichment, this blood agar base can be used as a general purpose medium.Tryptic Soy Agar is based on the Soybean-Casein Digest formula specified by US Pharmacopeia. Tryptic Soy Agar is a nutritious base, and a variety of supplements, including blood, are often added to enhance this medium.For more information visit https://www.neogen.com/solutions/tryptic-soy-blood-agar-base-number-2
NEOGEN Agar, Bacteriological No. 2, 500 g
Agar, Bacteriological No. 2 is a solidifying agent for use in preparing microbiological culture media in a laboratory setting. Agar, Bacteriological No. 2 is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions in humans.Agar is a phycocolloid extracted from a group of red-purple algae, usually Gelidium spp. Agar was first suggested for microbiological purposes in 1881 by Fannie Hesse. By the early 1900’s, agar became the gelling agent of choice over gelatin because agar remains firm at growth temperature for many pathogens and agar is generally resistant to a breakdown by bacterial enzymes. The use of agar in microbiological media significantly contributed to the advance of microbiology, paving the way to study pure cultures.For more information visit https://www.neogen.com/solutions/Microbiology/agar-bacteriological-number-2
NEOGEN XLT4 Agar, 500 g
XLT4 Agar is used with Tergitol 4 for the isolation of non-typhi Salmonella spp and is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions in humans. XLT4 Agar is a selective differential isolation medium for the specific detection of Salmonella spp. from environmental and food samples. Due to its highly selective nature, XLT4 Agar is particularly effective when used with samples where overgrowth of contaminating flora is expected, for example, fecally contaminated agricultural samples. Developed to perform as per Miller & Tate in 1990, this medium was found to improve the recovery of non-typhi Salmonella from chicken and farm environmental samples. Dusch and Altwegg further established the application of XLT4 Agar to salmonellae detection in clinical samples, with the notable exceptions of Salmonella typhi and Salmonella paratyphi.For more information visit https://www.neogen.com/solutions/Microbiology/xlt4-agar
NEOGEN Rappaport Vassiliadis Salmonella Enrichment Broth, 500 g
Rappaport-Vassiliadis Salmonella Enrichment Broth is used for the enrichment and selective isolation of Salmonella spp. Conforms to Harmonized USP/EP/JP Requirements. Rappaport-Vassiliadis Salmonella Enrichment Broth is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions in humans. A medium recommended by the Harmonized Pharmacopoeia for the enrichment and selective isolation of Salmonella spp.from non-sterile samples. Malachite green and magnesium chloride act as selective agents, combined with high osmotic pressure and low pH to effectively inhibit non-target competitive organisms. Soya peptone provides a source of nitrogen and potassium phosphate acts as a buffer. Some Salmonella (S. typhi and S. enteritidis) are known to be sensitive to malachite green and as such may fail to grow.For more information visit https://www.neogen.com/solutions/Microbiology/rappaport-vassiliadis-salmonella-enrichment-broth
NEOGEN Lowenstein-Jensen Medium, 5 kg
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
NEOGEN Lysine Iron Agar, 5 kg
Lysine Iron Agar is used for the differentiation of microorganisms on the basis of lysine decarboxylase and hydrogen sulfide production. Lysine Iron Agar is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions in humans. Lysine Iron Agar is prepared according to the formulation of Edwards and Fife, who developed the medium to detect Salmonella arizonae. S. arizonae ferments lactose rapidly, and the authors found expected H2S production on Triple Sugar Iron Agar was suppressed. Detection of S. arizonae is important because it has been implicated in food borne infections. By eliminating lactose and incorporating lysine, Edwards and Fife devised a medium differentiating enteric bacilli based on their ability to decarboxylate or deaminate lysine and produce abundant hydrogen sulfide. This medium is recommended for detecting rapid lactose-fermenting S. arizonae. For more information visit https://www.neogen.com/solutions/Microbiology/lysine-iron-agar
NEOGEN Yeast Extract, 500 g
Yeast Extract is an autolysate of yeast cells used in preparing microbiological culture media in a laboratory setting. Yeast Extract is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions in humans.Yeast Extract is the water-soluble portion of autolyzed yeast. The autolysis is carefully controlled to preserve naturally occurring B-complex vitamins. Yeast Extract is prepared and standardized for bacteriological use and cell cultures and is an excellent stimulator of bacterial growth. Yeast Extract is generally employed in the concentration of 0.3% - 0.5%. Yeast Extract is typically prepared by growing baker’s yeast, Saccharomyces spp., in a carbohydrate-rich plant medium. The yeast is harvested, washed, and resuspended in water, where it undergoes autolysis, i.e., self-digestion using the yeast’s enzymes.For more information visit https://www.neogen.com/solutions/Microbiology/yeast-extract
NEOGEN Vogel Johnson Agar, 500 g
Vogel Johnson Agar is used for the isolation of staphylococci in a laboratory setting. Vogel Johnson Agar is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions in humans. Coagulase-positive staphylococci, primarily Staphylococcus aureus, are among the microorganisms that cause spoilage or chemical changes in cosmetic products. To isolate coagulase-positive, mannitol fermenting staphylococci, Vogel and Johnson modified Tellurite-Glycine Agar by Zebovitz, Evans, and Niven. The modification included increasing mannitol and adding a pH indicator. Vogel Johnson Agar selects and differentiates coagulase-positive staphylococci that ferment mannitol and reduce tellurite. Vogel Johnson (VJ) Agar is specified in standard methods testing for cosmetics and nutritional supplements.For more information visit https://www.neogen.com/solutions/Microbiology/vogel-johnson-agar
NEOGEN Harlequin Sorbitol MacConkey Agar (SMAC), 500 g
Sorbitol MacConkey Agar (SMAC) is for the isolation of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions in humans. Pathogenicity of Escherichia coli O157:H7, the primary serovar associated with haemorrhagic colitis (HC) and haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS), is linked to the production of verocytotoxins (VT1 and VT2). However, it should be noted that not all strains of O157 produce verocytotoxins, and that strains from other serovars can be toxin producers (e.g. O26, O103, O111, O113, O145). E. coli O157 has been associated epidemiologically with food poisoning outbreaks involving beef burgers and cold cooked meats. This medium is a modification of Sorbitol MacConkey Agar (SMAC).For more information visit https://www.neogen.com/solutions/Microbiology/harlequin-sorbitol-macconkey-agar
NEOGEN D/E Neutralizing Broth without Tween, 500 g
D/E Neutralizing Broth is used to neutralize and determine the bactericidal activity of antiseptics and disinfectants. D/E Neutralizing Broth without Tween is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions in humans.D/E Neutralizing Broth was developed by Dey and Engley to neutralize a broad spectrum of disinfectants and preservative antimicrobial chemicals, including quaternary ammonium compounds, phenolics, iodine, chlorine preparations, mercurials, formaldehyde, and glutaraldehyde. D/E Neutralizing media neutralize higher concentrations of residual antimicrobials when compared with other standard neutralizing formulations, such as Letheen media, Thioglycollate media, and Neutralizing Buffer.For more information visit https://www.neogen.com/solutions/Microbiology/de-neutralizing-broth-without-tween
NEOGEN Buffered Peptone Water (BPW), 500 g
Buffered Peptone Water (BPW) is used for the non-selective pre-enrichment of Salmonella spp. from food and is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions in humans. Edel and Kamelmacher found that food preservation techniques involving heat, desiccation, preservatives, high osmotic pressure, or pH changes cause sublethal injury to Salmonella spp. Preenrichment in a non-selective medium allows for repair of cell damage and facilitates the recovery of Salmonella. Lactose Broth is frequently used for this purpose, but it may be detrimental to recovering Salmonellae. Buffered Peptone Water maintains a high pH over the pre-enrichment period and allows in repair of injured cells that may be sensitive to low pH. This is particularly important for vegetable specimens which have a low buffering capacity. Buffered Peptone Water is used in standard methods. For more information visit https://www.neogen.com/solutions/Microbiology/buffered-peptone-water
NEOGEN Tetrathionate Broth Base, 500 g
Tetrathionate Broth Base is used with iodine for the recovery of Salmonella spp. in a laboratory setting. Tetrathionate Broth Base is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions in humans. Tetrathionate Broth Base is used as a selective enrichment for the cultivation of Salmonella spp. Salmonella organisms may be injured in food-processing procedures, which include exposure to low temperatures, sub-marginal heat, drying, radiation, preservative, and sanitizers. Mueller demonstrated the effectiveness of Tetrathionate Broth for enriching typhoid and paratyphoid bacilli while inhibiting coliform organisms. Using modified Mueller’s broth, Kauffmann increased the number of positive isolates. Tetrathionate Broth was used in studies for the poultry industry and in a collaborative study for rapid screening of Salmonella in food.For more information visit https://www.neogen.com/solutions/Microbiology/tetrathionate-broth-base
