Description
Specifications Table
Product Name – Triple Sugar Iron Agar Quantity/Pack Size – 500g Form – Powder Grade – Lab Grade Application – Microbiology
Product Overview
Triple Sugar Iron Agar is a specialized culture medium used in microbiology for the differentiation and identification of enteric bacteria. This agar medium is particularly effective in distinguishing between various species of bacteria based on their ability to ferment glucose, lactose, and sucrose, as well as their production of hydrogen sulfide. The medium contains three sugars (glucose, lactose, and sucrose), peptones, and iron salts, which facilitate the detection of specific metabolic activities. Triple Sugar Iron Agar is widely used in clinical and research laboratories for its reliability and accuracy in bacterial identification.
FAQs
1. What is the primary use of Triple Sugar Iron Agar?
Triple Sugar Iron Agar is primarily used for the differentiation and identification of enteric bacteria based on their fermentation of sugars and production of hydrogen sulfide.
2. What are the key components of Triple Sugar Iron Agar?
The key components include glucose, lactose, sucrose, peptones, and iron salts.
3. Is Triple Sugar Iron Agar suitable for clinical use?
Yes, Triple Sugar Iron Agar is widely used in clinical laboratories for bacterial identification.
4. How should Triple Sugar Iron Agar be stored?
Triple Sugar Iron Agar should be stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture.
5. Can Triple Sugar Iron Agar be used for non-enteric bacteria?
Triple Sugar Iron Agar is specifically designed for enteric bacteria and may not be suitable for non-enteric bacteria.
