Description
Specifications Table
Product Name – HiCrome® MacConkey Sorbitol Agar Base Quantity/Pack Size – 500 gm Form – Powder Grade – Laboratory Application – Microbiology
Specifications Table
Product Name – HiCrome® MacConkey Sorbitol Agar Base Quantity/Pack Size – 500 gm Form – Powder Grade – Laboratory Application – Microbiology
FAQs
1. What is the primary application of HiCrome® MacConkey Sorbitol Agar Base?
It is primarily used for the selective isolation and differentiation of enteric pathogens, particularly E. coli O157:H7.
2. Can this agar base be used for food sample testing?
Yes, it is suitable for testing both clinical and food samples.
3. What is the significance of sorbitol in this agar base?
Sorbitol allows for the differentiation of sorbitol-fermenting and non-sorbitol-fermenting bacteria.
4. How does HiCrome® technology enhance the agar base?
HiCrome® technology provides clear and distinct color differentiation, making it easier to identify colonies of interest.
5. Is this agar base effective against Gram-positive bacteria?
No, it contains selective agents that inhibit the growth of Gram-positive bacteria and some Gram-negative bacteria.
