Kligler Iron Agar

Code: KM0111-500G

Variation ID		Product Code	Pack Size	List Price	Qty
18002	photo_camera	KM0111-500G	500g KM0111-500G	£83.40

Pack: 500g

£83.40

Kligler iron agar is used to differentiate between some of the enterobacteriacae on the basis of three reactions: fermentation of lactose and glucose and the production of hydrogen sulphide.

Kligler iron agar is a modification of the original formulation developed by Kligler.

It incorporates the principles of Russells double sugar agar with Kligler s lead acetate agar.

The peptone provides the required nitrogen, carbon and vitamins. Lactose and glucose are carbohydrates.Acid production from their fermentation is detected by the phenol red pH indictor. Sodium thiosulphate is reduced to hydrogen sulphide which is detected by the ferric citrate indicator.Sodium chloride maintains the osmotic balance.

Used to differentiate between some of the enterobacteriacae on the basis of three reactions: fermentation of lactose and glucose and the production of hydrogen sulphide.

Additional Information

Shelf Life (days): 1095 days

Storage Temp (C): 10-30°C

Dehydrated Medium Appearance: Fine Powder

Prepared Medium Appearance: Firm Gel

Dehydrated Medium Colour: Straw

Prepared Medium Colour: Red

Dehydrated PH: 7.4±0.2

Prepared PH: 7.4±0.2

Recommended Incubation: Aerobically at 35±2°C for 18-24 hours

Formula*g/L

Peptone: 20.0