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Xylose Lysine Deoxycholate Agar (XLD Agar), 500 g - BULK PURCHASE | MOQ 1 CARTON
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Key Features

  • MOQ 1 CARTON
  • Xylose: A sugar that, when fermented, produces acid, leading to a color change.
  • Lysine: An amino acid that, when decarboxylated, results in alkaline conditions.
  • Deoxycholate: Bile salt that inhibits the growth of Gram-positive organisms and some Gram-negative organisms.
  • Phenol Red: pH indicator that changes color based on the acidity or alkalinity of the medium.
  • Sodium Thiosulfate and Ferric Ammonium Citrate: Detect hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) production.

Xylose Lysine Deoxycholate (XLD) Agar is a selective and differential medium primarily used for isolating and differentiating enteric Gram-negative pathogens, particularly Salmonella and Shigella species, from clinical and environmental samples. It is widely used in microbiological laboratories to detect gastrointestinal pathogens.


Technical Details:

UPC: chem-0000522
Seller SKU: chem-0000522
Condition: New
Availability: In Stock
Minimum order quantity: 1
Date first listed on Zandaux: Jan 10, 2025

Xylose Lysine Deoxycholate (XLD) Agar is a selective and differential medium primarily used for isolating and differentiating enteric Gram-negative pathogens, particularly Salmonella and Shigella species, from clinical and environmental samples. It is widely used in microbiological laboratories to detect gastrointestinal pathogens.

KEY FEATURES:

  • Xylose: A sugar that, when fermented, produces acid, leading to a color change.
  • Lysine: An amino acid that, when decarboxylated, results in alkaline conditions.
  • Deoxycholate: Bile salt that inhibits the growth of Gram-positive organisms and some Gram-negative organisms.
  • Phenol Red: pH indicator that changes color based on the acidity or alkalinity of the medium.
  • Sodium Thiosulfate and Ferric Ammonium Citrate: Detect hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) production.
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