Description
Specifications Table
Product Name – Triple Sugar Iron Agar BioVeg Quantity/Pack Size – 100 Gms Form – Powder Grade – Laboratory Grade Application – Microbiology
Product Overview
Triple Sugar Iron Agar BioVeg is a specialized culture medium designed for the differentiation and identification of enteric bacteria. This agar is formulated to detect the ability of bacteria to ferment glucose, lactose, and sucrose, as well as produce hydrogen sulfide. The triple sugar iron agar is particularly useful in clinical microbiology for identifying pathogens such as Salmonella and Shigella. The medium contains three sugars, a pH indicator, and ferrous sulfate, which reacts with hydrogen sulfide to form a black precipitate. This agar is essential for laboratories conducting diagnostic tests and research in microbiology, providing reliable and consistent results. The BioVeg variant ensures that the medium is free from animal-derived components, making it suitable for a wide range of applications and adhering to ethical standards in laboratory practices.
FAQs
1. What is the primary use of Triple Sugar Iron Agar BioVeg?
Triple Sugar Iron Agar BioVeg is primarily used for the differentiation and identification of enteric bacteria in microbiology labs.
2. What are the key components of Triple Sugar Iron Agar BioVeg?
The key components include glucose, lactose, sucrose, a pH indicator, and ferrous sulfate.
3. How does Triple Sugar Iron Agar BioVeg help in identifying bacteria?
It helps by detecting the fermentation of sugars and the production of hydrogen sulfide, which are indicative of specific bacterial species.
4. Is Triple Sugar Iron Agar BioVeg suitable for clinical microbiology?
Yes, it is widely used in clinical microbiology for identifying pathogens like Salmonella and Shigella.
5. What makes Triple Sugar Iron Agar BioVeg different from other agars?
It is free from animal-derived components, making it a more ethical choice for laboratory use.
