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Sorbitol MacConkey Agar
Selectively detect Escherichia coli O157 with this selective, differential and ready-to-use medium.
| Catalog Number | Description |
|---|---|
| PO0232A | Sorbitol MacConeky Agar |
Catalog number PO0232A
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Description:
Sorbitol MacConeky Agar
Selectively detect Escherichia coli O157 with Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Sorbitol MacConkey Agar. The formulation, based on that described by Rappaport and Henig1 is identical to MacConkey Agar No.3, except that lactose has been replaced with sorbitol. E. coli O157 does not ferment sorbitol and, therefore, produces colorless colonies. In contrast, most E. coli strains ferment sorbitol and form pink colonies.
Escherichia coli O157 is a significant human pathogen and is recognised as a cause of hemorrhagic colitis, an illness characterized by bloody diarrhoea, severe abdominal pain and hemolytic uraemic syndrome. Use Sorbitol MacConkey Agar for selective detection of Escherichia coli O157.
- Sensitive and specific for E. coli O157 based on sorbitol fermentation.
- Recommended as a simple, inexpensive, rapid and reliable means of screening for E. coli O157.
- Ready-to-use convenience of prepared media.
The efficiency of Sorbitol MacConkey Agar has been confirmed by March and Ratnam2. These workers reported a sensitivity of 100% and a specificity of 85%, and recommended the medium as a simple, inexpensive, rapid and reliable means of screening for E. coli O157.
The selectivity of the medium is further enhanced by the addition of cefixime and potassium tellurite. The level of potassium tellurite selects serogroup O157 from other E. coli serogroups and inhibits Providencia and Aeromonas species. Cefixime is inhibitory to Proteus spp.
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For In Vitro Diagnostic Use.
1. Rappaport F. and Henig E. (1952) J. Clin. Path. 5. 361-362.
2. March S. B. and Ratnam S. (1986) J. Clin. Microbiol. 23. 869-872.
Specifications
ColorDark Red
DescriptionSorbitol MacConeky Agar
Fill Weight19.5g±1.0.g
Format90mm Monoplate
Packaging Type10 x 90mm plates, film wrapped
Quantity10/Pk.
Shelf Life9 Weeks
Manufacturing OriginUnited Kingdom
Product TypeAgar
Unit SizeEach
Contents & Storage
2°C to 10°C