Description

Specifications Table

Product Name – Triple Sugar Iron Agar Quantity/Pack Size – 100g Form – Powder Grade – Laboratory Grade Application – Microbial Identification

Product Overview

Triple Sugar Iron Agar (TSI) is a differential medium designed for the identification of enteric bacteria based on their ability to ferment glucose, lactose, and sucrose, as well as their production of hydrogen sulfide. This agar is widely used in microbiology labs for its effectiveness in distinguishing between different species of bacteria. The formulation includes three sugars (glucose, lactose, and sucrose) and indicators such as phenol red and ferric ammonium sulfate. The phenol red indicator changes color based on the pH, indicating the fermentation of sugars, while the ferric ammonium sulfate detects the production of hydrogen sulfide. TSI agar is particularly useful for identifying pathogens such as Salmonella and Shigella, which are significant in clinical and environmental microbiology.

FAQs

1. What is the primary use of Triple Sugar Iron Agar?

Triple Sugar Iron Agar is primarily used for the identification of enteric bacteria based on their ability to ferment glucose, lactose, and sucrose, as well as their production of hydrogen sulfide.

2. What are the key components of Triple Sugar Iron Agar?

The key components of Triple Sugar Iron Agar include glucose, lactose, sucrose, phenol red, and ferric ammonium sulfate.

3. How does Triple Sugar Iron Agar help in microbial identification?

Triple Sugar Iron Agar helps in microbial identification by changing color based on the pH, indicating the fermentation of sugars, and detecting the production of hydrogen sulfide.