Membrane Lactose Glucuronide Agar (MGLA) is a selective, chromogenic medium for the differentiation of Escherichia coli and other coliforms in water. Organism specific culture media for use in the water and environmental testing sector.
55mm MGLA pre-poured plates available in pack sizes of 10. Shelf life of 12 weeks.
| Appearance | Red Gel (may contain precipitate when refrigerated that should dissolve at room temperature) |
| Container | 55mm Plate |
| Fill Volume | 5mm (approx.) |
| Pack Size | 10 |
| Box/Case Size | 10x10 (100 Plates) |
| Shelf Life | 12 weeks |
| Storage Temp | 2-8oC |
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Membrane Lactose Glucuronide Agar (MLGA), 55mm Plate is a ready-to-use prepared plate supplied by SGL for detection and enumeration of Escherichia coli and coliform organisms in water samples. It is suitable for use in water testing; environmental testing. This product is relevant to microbiology workflows described in ISO 9308-1 water quality E. coli/coliform workflows; UK Microbiology of Drinking Water methods.
Membrane Lactose Glucuronide Agar (MLGA) contains X-glucuronide chromogen (BCIG: 5-bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl-ß-D-glucuronide) which facilitates the presumptive detection of Escherichia coli by the presence of green coloured colonies.
The presence of lauryl sulphate inhibits Gram positive organisms. The dye phenol red is added to help in the differentiation of E.coli and coliform organisms. It helps in the lactose fermentation process as it gives colonies a yellow appearance when there is a production of acid. Coliforms are lactose positive so will have a yellow appearance. E.Coli is also lactose positive and due to the glucuronidase which produces a blue colour, E.coli presents as green.
SKU: 8403
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