Product Overview:
Ultracare Bile Aesculin Agar is a selective and differential medium used for the isolation and identification of Group D streptococci and enterococci. The presence of bile salts inhibits Gram-positive organisms other than enterococci, while hydrolysis of aesculin produces a dark brown to black complex in the medium.
Key Details:
- Composition: Peptones, bile salts, ferric citrate, aesculin
- Application: Differentiates enterococci and Group D streptococci based on aesculin hydrolysis
- Format: Dehydrated powder for media preparation
- Storage: Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place
- Use: For microbiology laboratory use only, not for medicinal use
Safety & Handling:
- Avoid inhalation or ingestion of powder
- Wear protective gloves, lab coat, and goggles
- Dispose of prepared media and cultures according to biosafety regulations
Advantages:
- Selective inhibition of non-target bacteria
- Clear visual differentiation through black complex formation
- Reliable medium for clinical and food microbiology testing
- Suitable for diagnostic and research laboratories
Ultracare Bile Aesculin Agar is a selective differential medium for identifying enterococci and Group D streptococci. With its characteristic black complex reaction, it ensures accurate and reliable differentiation for clinical and food safety labs.
