Description
Specifications Table
Product Name – Bismuth Sulphite Agar Medium (IP 1996) Quantity/Pack Size – 100 gm Form – Powder Grade – Laboratory Grade Application – Bacterial isolation and differentiation
Product Overview
Bismuth Sulphite Agar Medium (IP 1996) is a specialized culture medium designed for the isolation and differentiation of enteric pathogens, particularly Salmonella and Shigella species. This medium is formulated according to the Indian Pharmacopoeia 1996 standards, ensuring high-quality and reliable performance in laboratory settings. The medium contains bismuth sulphite, which inhibits the growth of Gram-positive bacteria and some Gram-negative bacteria, allowing for the selective growth of enteric pathogens. The distinctive color changes in colonies grown on this medium help in the presumptive identification of Salmonella and Shigella species. This product is essential for clinical and research laboratories focusing on bacterial identification and public health surveillance.
FAQs
1. What is the primary application of Bismuth Sulphite Agar Medium?
Bismuth Sulphite Agar Medium is primarily used for the isolation and differentiation of enteric pathogens, particularly Salmonella and Shigella species.
2. Is this medium suitable for Gram-positive bacteria?
No, Bismuth Sulphite Agar Medium is designed to inhibit the growth of Gram-positive bacteria and some Gram-negative bacteria, allowing for the selective growth of enteric pathogens.
3. What are the color changes observed in colonies grown on this medium?
The medium causes distinctive color changes in colonies, which help in the presumptive identification of Salmonella and Shigella species.
4. Can this medium be used for academic research?
Yes, Bismuth Sulphite Agar Medium is suitable for academic research focusing on bacterial identification and public health surveillance.
5. What is the grade of this medium?
Bismuth Sulphite Agar Medium is of Laboratory Grade, ensuring high-quality performance in laboratory settings.
