MacConkey Agar No. 3
SKU No.  700004548  | Catalog No.  NCM0174A
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MacConkey Agar No. 3

SKU No.  700004548  |  Catalog No.  NCM0174A

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MacConkey Agar No. 3 is used for the cultivation of Enterobacteriaceae and is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions in humans. A modification recommended by the W.H.O. and the American Public Health Association for the isolation of Enterobacteriaceae from waters and sewage. The medium has been made more selective than MacConkey’s original formula by the use of crystal violet as well as bile salts. Gram positive organisms will not grow on this medium.
Specifications
BrandNeogen® Culture Media
AnalyteEnterobacteriaceae
PlatformDehydrated Culture Media
Mass500 g
Formula
FormulaLiter
Peptone20.0 g/L
Lactose10.0 g/L
Bile Salt No.31.5 g/L
Sodium Chloride5.0 g/L
Neutral Red0.03 g/L
Crystal Violet0.001 g/L
Agar15.0 g/L
Grams per Liter51.50
Liters per 500 g10.00
Plates per 500 g530.00
Preparation
  1. Suspend 51.5 grams of the medium in one liter of purified water.
  2. Heat with frequent agitation and boil for one minute to completely dissolve the medium.
  3. Autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes.
  4. Cool to 45-50°C.
Previous Item NumberProduct was previously known as LabM Product: LAB045 MacConkey Agar No 3
Package Dimensions4.60 in x 2.90 in x 8.60 in
Package Weight1.35 lb

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