Tryptone Bile X-Glucuronide (TBX) Agar, Syrup

A selective chromogenic medium for the detection and enumeration of Escherichia coli in food

Specifications

Container Syrup
Available fill size(s) (ml) 100, 450
Neck width (mm) 28
Caps PP, Perf, Metal
Shelf life 6 months
Storage Temp 2-25oC
Appearance Pale straw-coloured, translucent gel
Recommended Incubation 20 - 37oC
pH 7.2 +/-0.2

Quality Control

Organisms Ref. No Result
Escherichia coli ATCC 25922 Blue/green colonies ≥50% recovery, strong β-glucuronidase producer
Escherichia coli NCTC 13216 Blue/green colonies ≥50% recovery, weak β-glucuronidase producer
Citrobacter freundii ATCC 43864 White to green-beige colonies
Enterococcus faecalis ATCC 19433 NCTC 775 Total inhibition

Supporting Documents

MSDS Download
Technical data sheet Download

Description

4839

SKU: 4839