Specifications
| Container | 90mm Plate |
| Pack Size | 10 |
| Shelf Life | 12 weeks |
| Storage Temp | 2-8oC |
| Appearance | Transparent, pale red gel |
| Recommended Incubation | 37oC |
| pH | 7.1 +/-0.2 |
| Fill Volume | 18ml |
MacConkey Agar No. 3 (+ Salt and Crystal Violet), 90mm Plate
A selective medium allowing differentiation between lactose and non lactose fermenters
Quality Control
| Organisms | Ref. No | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli | ATCC 8739 NCIB 8545 | >50% growth compared to control plate, pink colonies |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | ATCC 27853 NCTC 12934 | >50% growth compared to control plate |
| Salmonella typhimurium | ATCC 14028 NCTC 12023 | >50% growth compared to control plate |
| Enterococcus faecalis | ATCC 19433 NCTC 775 | Total inhibition of >1000cfu inoculum |
| Staphylococcus aureus | ATCC 6538 NCTC 10788 | Total inhibition of >1000cfu inoculum |
