OXOID
OXOID
Oxoid™ XLD Agar (5kg) is a highly selective and differential medium used for the isolation and differentiation of Salmonella and Shigella species from clinical, food, and environmental samples. The medium contains xylose, lysine, and deoxycholate, which allows for the identification of these pathogens based on their fermentation patterns, H₂S production, and the ability to utilise xylose. Salmonella species typically produce red colonies with black centres, while Shigella species form colourless colonies, making them easily distinguishable from other enteric bacteria.
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Oxoid™ XLD Agar (5kg) is a highly selective and differential medium used for the isolation and differentiation of Salmonella and Shigella species from clinical, food, and environmental samples. The medium contains xylose, lysine, and deoxycholate, which allows for the identification of these pathogens based on their fermentation patterns, H₂S production, and the ability to utilise xylose. Salmonella species typically produce red colonies with black centres, while Shigella species form colourless colonies, making them easily distinguishable from other enteric bacteria.
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