Thiosulfate Citrate Bile Sucrose (TCBS) Agar 500g

Thiosulfate Citrate Bile Sucrose (TCBS) Agar 500g

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Description

Synonyms: TCBS Agar, Thiosulfate Citrate Bile Salts Sucrose Agar, Vibrio Selective Agar

General description

Thiosulfate citrate bile salts sucrose (TCBS) Agar uses an alkaline pH (8.6), ox bile and 1% NaCl to prevent the growth of gram positive bacteria, members of the Enterobacteriaceae family and the genus Pseudomonas.

Application

Thiosulfate citrate bile salts sucrose (TCBS) Agar is a selective agar for the isolation and cultivation of Vibrio cholerae and other Vibrio species.

Preparation Note

Dissolve 88 g in 1 litre distilled water and bring to the boil. Pour plates. Do NOT autoclave.

Application

GranuCult® prime Thiosulfate Citrate Bile Sucrose (TCBS) Agar is used to isolate and differentiate Vibrio spp. and other enteropathogenic microorganisms from products intended for human consumption, animal feed, environmental samples in the production area, food production, food handling, and other materials.

Properties

agency

ISO 21872

Pack Size

500g

form

powder

technique(s)

microbiological culture: suitable

pH

8.6±0.2 (25 °C)

application(s)

food and beverages
pharmaceutical

storage temp.

15-25°C

suitability

selective and differential for Vibrio spp.

Analysis Note

  • The dehydrated medium is a granulate with green color.
  • The prepared medium is clear to slightly opalescent and blue-green.

Legal Information

GRANUCULT is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
NutriSelect is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

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