MacConkey Broth (Dehydrated)
MacConkey Broth (Dehydrated)
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MacConkey Broth (Dehydrated)

Identify coliforms from water and milk samples with this differential medium.
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Identify coliforms from water and milk samples with differential Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ MacConkey Broth (Dehydrated). MacConkey Broth is the standard medium for the primary isolation of coliform bacteria, and has been recommended for this purpose by the Public Health Laboratory Service Water Committee1 and the World Health Organization.2 MacConkey Broth also conforms to the formulation specified by the UK Dept. of Health3 for milk grading.

Use MacConkey Broth for the cultivation of pathogens specifically. MacConkey Broth has been the standard medium for the primary isolation of coliform bacteria, which may be present in a variety of specimens.

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General References:

  1. World Health Organization (1963) International Standards for Drinking Water 2nd ed., WHO, Geneva.
  2. Dept. of Health (1937) Memo 139/Foods, HMSO, London.
  3. Public Health Laboratory Service Water Subcommitee (1953) J. Hyg. Camb. 51. 268-277.
Specifications
DescriptionMacConkey Broth
Quantity500 g
YieldFor 12.5L medium
FormPowder
Product TypeDehydrated Culture Media
Unit SizeEach