Additional Selective and Differential Cell Culture Media
NEOGEN Mannitol Salt Agar, 500 g
Mannitol Salt Agar is used for the isolation of staphylococci in a laboratory setting. Mannitol Salt Agar is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions in humans. Conforms to Harmonized USP/EP/JP Requirements.Chapman formulated Mannitol Salt Agar to isolate staphylococci by inhibiting growth of most other bacteria with a high salt concentration. Chapman added 7.5% Sodium Chloride to Phenol Red Mannitol Agar and noted pathogenic strains of staphylococci (coagulase-positive staphylococci) grew luxuriantly and produced yellow colonies with yellow zones. Non-pathogenic staphylococci produced small red colonies with no color change to the surrounding medium. Mannitol Salt Agar is recommended for isolating pathogenic staphylococci from samples, cosmetics, and microbial limit tests.For more information visit https://www.neogen.com/solutions/Microbiology/mannitol-salt-agar
NEOGEN Violet Red Bile Glucose Agar (VRBGA), 500 g
Violet Red Bile Glucose Agar is used for the enumeration of Enterobacteriaceae in foods. Violet Red Bile Glucose Agar conforms to Harmonized USP/EP/JP requirements and is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions in humans. A medium recommended by the Harmonized USP/EP/JP for isolation and identification of bile-tolerant Gram-negative bacteria from non-sterile products. Conforms to Harmonized USP/EP/JP performance specification. Yeast extract provides vitamins and gelatin serves as source of carbon and nitrogen. Glucose is a fermentable carbohydrate and sodium chloride maintains the osmotic balance. Bile salts and crystal violet act as selective agents inhibiting many Gram-positive bacteria. The formulation is a modification of Violet Red Bile Agar by Mossel which substitutes lactose for glucose.For more information visit https://www.neogen.com/solutions/Microbiology/violet-red-bile-glucose-agar
NEOGEN Hektoen Enteric (HE) Agar, 500 g
Hektoen Enteric Agar is used for the isolation and differentiation of enteric pathogens. Hektoen Enteric Agar is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions in humans. Hektoen Enteric Agar was developed in 1967 by King and Metzger. Compared to other enteric differentiating media commonly used, Hektoen Enteric Agar increased the isolation rate of Salmonella spp. and Shigella spp. This was accomplished by increasing the carbohydrate and peptone content of the medium in order to counteract the inhibitory effects of bile salts and indicators. King and Metzger formulated a medium that slightly inhibited growth of Salmonella and Shigella, while inhibiting Gram-positive microorganisms. Enzymatic Digest of Animal Tissue provides nitrogen, carbon, and amino acids required for organism growth.For more information visit https://www.neogen.com/solutions/Microbiology/hektoen-enteric-agar
NEOGEN Universal Pre-enrichment Broth, 10 kg
Universal Pre-enrichment Broth is used for the recovery of Salmonella spp. and Listeria spp. in a laboratory setting. Universal Pre-enrichment Broth is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions in humans. Traditional methods for recovering Salmonella spp. and Listeria spp. from food products require separate pre-enrichment media for each microorganism. Some broth media recommended for preenrichment contain antibiotic inhibitors or have insufficient buffering capacity which hinder recovery of sublethally injured cells. Bailey and Cox formulated Universal Preenrichment Broth to permit simultaneous resuscitation of sublethally injured Salmonella and Listeria. The broth medium provides sufficient buffering capacity to prevent rapid decreases in pH and allows for repair of injured cells that might be sensitive to low pH values or inhibitory substances.For more information visit https://www.neogen.com/solutions/Microbiology/universal-preenrichment-broth
NEOGEN LB Broth (Miller), 500 g
LB Broth (Miller) is used in molecular genetic studies in a laboratory setting. LB Broth, Miller is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions in humans. LB Broth (Miller) is based on the formula described by Miller. This medium is used for the growth and maintenance of Escherichia coli strains used in molecular microbiology procedures. LB Broth, Miller is a nutritionally rich medium designed for growth of pure cultures of recombinant strains. E. coli is grown to late log phase in LB Medium. Some plasmid vectors replicate to high copy numbers without selective amplification. Some vectors do not replicate so freely and need to be selectively amplified. Chloramphenicol can be added to inhibit host synthesis and prevent replication of the bacterial chromosome. This broth contains a high level of sodium chloride to aid the maintenance of plasmids.For more information visit https://www.neogen.com/solutions/Microbiology/lb-broth-miller
NEOGEN Middlebrook 7H11 Agar, 5 kg
Middlebrook 7H11 Agar is used with glycerol and OADC Enrichment for the cultivation of Mycobacterium spp. in a laboratory setting. Middlebrook 7H11 Agar is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions in humans.There are two types of solid culture media for the primary isolation of mycobacteria, coagulated egg as a base (Lowenstein formulations) and an agar base (Middlebrook formulations). The use of agar-based media for primary isolation of mycobacteria have the following significant advantages:Agar-based media do not usually liquefy in the presence of contaminating proteolytic organisms.Agar-based media retain exact concentrations of added drugs because the medium is solidified with agar rather than by inspissation of the egg. There is less drug inactivation when egg ingredients are absent.For more information visit https://www.neogen.com/solutions/Microbiology/middlebrook-7h11-agar
NEOGEN Lauryl Sulfate Broth with MUG, 500 g
Lauryl Sulfate Broth with MUG is used for the detection of coliforms and the fluorogenic detection of Escherichia coli in a laboratory setting. Lauryl Sulfate Broth with MUG is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions in humans.The coliform group of bacteria includes aerobic and facultative anaerobic, Gram-negative, non-sporeforming bacilli that ferment lactose and form acid and gas at 35°C within 48 hours. Members of the Enterobacteriacae comprise the majority of this group, but organisms such as Aeromonas spp. may also be included. Procedures to detect and confirm coliforms are used in testing water, foods, dairy products, and other materials.Lauryl Sulfate Broth, also referred to as Lauryl Tryptose Broth, is prepared according to the formula of Mallmann and Darby.For more information visit https://www.neogen.com/solutions/Microbiology/lauryl-sulfate-broth-with-mug
NEOGEN DRBC Agar (BAM), 500 g
DRBC Agar (BAM) is used for the selective isolation and enumeration of yeasts and molds from foods in a laboratory setting. DRBC Agar is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions in humans.DRBC Agar (BAM) is based on Dichloran Rose Bengal Chlortetracycline (DRBC) Agar formula described by King, Hocking, and Pitt. DRBC Agar conforms with APHA guidelines for the mycological examination of foods containing chloramphenicol rather than chlortetracycline as proposed by King, Hocking, and Pitt. DRBC Agar is a selective medium, supporting good growth of yeasts and molds.For more information visit https://www.neogen.com/solutions/Microbiology/drbc-agar-bam
NEOGEN Lactobacilli MRS Broth, 500 g
Lactobacilli MRS Broth is used for the cultivation of lactobacilli and is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions in humans.Lactobacilli MRS broth was originally developed in 1960 by de Man, Rogosa & Sharpe, the medium can be used for confirmatory tests on organisms isolated on MRS Agar. The medium can also be used for enumeration by the Miles and Misra technique.Nutrition is provided by a mixture of carefully selected peptones, glucose, beef and yeast extracts while Tween 80, magnesium and manganese sulfates act as growth stimulants. Selectivity against streptococci & molds is provided by ammonium citrate and sodium acetate.For more information visit https://www.neogen.com/solutions/Microbiology/lactobacilli-mrs-broth
NEOGEN Violet Red Bile Agar with MUG (VRBA-MUG), 500 g
Violet Red Bile Agar with MUG is used for the detection of coliforms and the fluorogenic detection of Escherichia coli. Violet Red Bile Agar with MUG is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions in humans. Violet Red Bile Agar W/ MUG is specified in many procedures to enumerate coliforms in food and dairy products. In 1982, Feng and Hartman developed a rapid fluorogenic assay for Escherichia coli by incorporating 4-methylumbelliferyl-β-D-glucuronide (MUG) into Lauryl Tryptose Broth. Similarly, incorporating MUG into Violet Red Bile Agar permits the detection of E. coli among the coliform colonies. Standard methods procedures specify Violet Red Bile Agar with MUG for detecting E. coli in food and dairy products by fluorescence. This medium is often abbreviated as VRBA w/ MUG.For more information visit https://www.neogen.com/solutions/Microbiology/violet-red-bile-agar-with-mug
NEOGEN TAT Broth, 5 kg
TAT Broth is used for the detection of microorganisms in cosmetics and topical drugs in a laboratory setting. TAT Broth is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions in humans. TAT Broth is prepared for use in the examination of cosmetics and topical drugs. TAT Broth, with the addition of Polysorbate 20, is recommended for sterility testing of viscous materials, including salves or ointments. It is especially adapted for sterility testing of cosmetics. Cosmetic products are subject to contamination during manufacturing and use by consumers. Preservatives are used in aqueous products to make them self-sterilizing for vegetative bacteria, yeast, and molds. TAT (Tryptone-Azolectin-Tween) Broth is also referred to as Fluid Casein Digest-Soy Lecithin Polysorbate 20 Medium.For more information visit https://www.neogen.com/solutions/Microbiology/tat-broth
NEOGEN Cystine Lactose Electrolyte Deficient (CLED) Agar, 500 g
Cystine Lactose Electrolyte Deficient (CLED) Agar is used for the differentiation and enumeration of microorganisms in urine. A medium for urine culture where the absence of electrolytes inhibits the swarming of Proteus spp. Cystine is added for the benefit of those organisms which have a specific cystine requirement. Differentiation of lactose and non-lactose fermenters is achieved using bromothymol blue as pH indicator. This medium supports the growth of Streptococcus pyogenes and most other fastidious organisms that do not require blood. Formula:Balanced Peptone - 4.0 g/LBeef Extract - 3.0 g/LTryptone - 4.0 g/LLactose - 10.0 g/LL-Cystine - 0.128 g/LBromothymol Blue - 0.02 g/LAgar - 15.0 g/LFor more information visit https://www.neogen.com/solutions/Microbiology/cystine-lactose-electrolyte-deficient-agar
NEOGEN Tryptone Soy Broth, 500 g
Tryptone Soy Broth (TSB) is a general-purpose broth which will support the growth of a wide range of micro-organisms and is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions in humans. Tryptic Soy Broth, a general purpose medium, is commonly referred to as Casein Soya Bean or Soybean- Casein Digest Broth, and abbreviated as TSB. This medium was originally developed for use without blood in determining the effectiveness of sulfonamides against pneumococci and other organisms. Clostridia and non-sporulating anaerobes grow luxuriantly in this broth when incubated under anaerobic conditions. TSB is recommended for testing bacterial contaminants in cosmetics and complies with established standards in the food industry. For more information visit https://www.neogen.com/solutions/Microbiology/tryptone-soy-broth
NEOGEN Maximum Recovery Diluent (Tryptone Salt Broth), 500 g
Maximum Recovery Diluent (Tryptone Salt Broth) is used as an isotonic diluent for maximum recovery of microorganisms and is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions in humans. An osmotically controlled solution which is an alternative to, and a replacement for, 1/4 strength Ringer’s Tablets (NCM0191K). The presence of a low level of peptone lessens the physiological shock normally experienced by bacterial cells when they are introduced to a diluent such as Ringer’s Solution. The level of peptone is such that multiplication of the organisms is not possible in the time in which the sample will be present in the diluent (1-2 hours). This formula is recommended by ISO 6887-1:2017 For more information visit https://www.neogen.com/solutions/Microbiology/maximum-recovery-diluent-tryptone-salt-broth
NEOGEN Violet Red Bile Glucose Agar (VRBGA), 5 kg
Violet Red Bile Glucose Agar is used for the enumeration of Enterobacteriaceae in foods. Violet Red Bile Glucose Agar conforms to Harmonized USP/EP/JP requirements and is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions in humans. A medium recommended by the Harmonized USP/EP/JP for isolation and identification of bile-tolerant Gram-negative bacteria from non-sterile products. Conforms to Harmonized USP/EP/JP performance specification. Yeast extract provides vitamins and gelatin serves as source of carbon and nitrogen. Glucose is a fermentable carbohydrate and sodium chloride maintains the osmotic balance. Bile salts and crystal violet act as selective agents inhibiting many Gram-positive bacteria. The formulation is a modification of Violet Red Bile Agar by Mossel which substitutes lactose for glucose.For more information visit https://www.neogen.com/solutions/Microbiology/violet-red-bile-glucose-agar