20% Egg Yolk Tellurite Emulsion

An emulsion of egg yolk containing potassium tellurite for use in Baird-Parker agar, for the identification of strains of coagulase-positive Staphylococci by their lecithinase activity.

Egg yolk tellurite emulsion is available in 2 fill sizes in a syrup container with cap options.

 

Specifications

Appearance Pale yellow emulsion
Container Media Bottle
Available fill size(s) (ml) 50, 100
Caps PP, Perf, Metal
Box/Case Size 10
Shelf life 24 months
Storage Temp 2-8oC
Recommended Incubation 30 - 37oC

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Description

0688 – 20% Egg Yolk Tellurite Emulsion.

An emulsion of egg yolk containing potassium tellurite for use in Baird-Parker agar, for the identification and enumeration of strains of coagulase-positive Staphylococci by their lecithinase activity. The addition of Potassium tellurite allows the growth of Staphylococcus to have a black appearance.

SKU: 0688