Handbook of Microbiological Media, Fourth Edition part 51 is an invaluable reference for every medical, veterinary, diagnostic, and academic laboratory, and now in its fourth edition, it is even more complete. This edition carries on the tradition of CRC Press handbook excellence, listing the formulations, methods of preparation, and uses for more than 7000 microbiological media. With 1500 more entries than any previous edition, the handbook includes both classic and modern media used for the identification, cultivation, and maintenance of diverse bacteria, archaea, and fungi | Deoxycholate Lactose Agar 495 Deoxycholate Citrate Agar Desoxycholate Citrate Agar Composition per liter Pork Sodium Proteose peptone No. Sodium Ferric ammonium Neutral pH at 25 C Source This medium is available as a premixed powder from BD Diagnostic Systems. Preparation of Medium Add components to distilled deionized water and bring volume to . Mix thoroughly. Gently heat and bring to boiling. Do not autoclave. Cool to 45 -50 C. Pour into sterile Petri dishes. Dry the agar surface before use. Use For the selective isolation and cultivation of enteric pathogens especially Salmonella and Shigella species. Deoxycholate Citrate Agar Composition per liter Sodium Proteose Heart infusion Sodium Ferric ammonium Neutral Red . pH at 25 C Source This medium is available as a premixed powder from Hi-Media. Preparation of Medium Add components to distilled deionized water and bring volume to . Mix thoroughly. Gently heat and bring to boiling. Do not autoclave. Cool to 45 -50 C. Pour into sterile Petri dishes. Dry the agar surface before use. Avoid excessive heating as it is detrimental to the medium. Use For the selective isolation and cultivation of enteric pathogens especially Salmonella and Shigella species. Deoxycholate Citrate Agar HiVeg Composition per liter Sodium Plant peptone No. Plant Synthetic detergent No. Ferric ammonium Neutral Red . pH at 25 C Source This medium is available as a premixed powder from Hi-Media. Preparation of Medium Add components to distilled deionized water and bring volume to . Mix thoroughly. Gently heat and bring to boiling. Do not autoclave. Cool to 45 -50 C. Pour into sterile Petri dishes. Dry the agar surface .
