100 Gms Macconkey Agar

Name: 100 Gms Macconkey Agar
Brand: DYNAMICRO LABS PVT. LTD.
Price: 350 INR
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100 Gms Macconkey Agar Specification

Feature
Selective and Differential medium for Enterobacteriaceae

Temperature Range
Store at 10-30C

Core Components
Peptone, Lactose, Bile Salts, Sodium Chloride, Agar, Neutral Red, Crystal Violet

Model No
MAC-100

Automation Grade
Manual

Capacity
100 g

Equipment Materials
Microbiological Grade Ingredients

Type
Dehydrated Culture Media

Usage
Preparation of MacConkey Agar medium for isolation of gram-negative enteric bacteria

Weight
100 g

100 Gms Macconkey Agar Trade Information

Minimum Order Quantity
1 Piece

Supply Ability
1000 Pieces Per Day

Delivery Time
4-5 Days

About 100 Gms Macconkey Agar

Being a client centric organization, we are engaged in providing an extensive array of 100 Gms Macconkey Agar. It is manufactured under the direction of diligent experts and modern technology. This chemical is ideally utilized for the intestinal pathogens in water solvent and dairy items. It also aids to prevent the growth of germs.

Selective and Differential Properties

MacConkey Agar is designed to selectively support the growth of Gram-negative bacteria while inhibiting Gram-positive organisms. Its differential properties enable easy identification of lactose fermenters, turning colonies pink due to the presence of neutral red indicator, aiding rapid microbial differentiation in laboratory settings.

Application Versatility

This medium is suitable for use in clinical diagnostics, food safety testing, and water quality monitoring. Its reliability makes it valuable for detecting and enumerating Enterobacteriaceae and other Gram-negative bacteria from diverse samples, thus maintaining safety standards in various environments.

FAQs of 100 Gms Macconkey Agar:

Q: How should I prepare MacConkey Agar from the powder form?

A: To prepare MacConkey Agar, suspend 50 grams of the powder in 1 litre of distilled water. Mix thoroughly, bring to a boil to dissolve completely, and sterilize by autoclaving at 121C for 15 minutes. Pour into sterile Petri dishes after cooling to about 45-50C.

Q: What is the recommended storage condition for MacConkey Agar powder?

A: Store the powder in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, ideally within a temperature range of 10-30C, to maintain its quality over the 24-month shelf life.

Q: When should MacConkey Agar be used in laboratory practice?

A: MacConkey Agar is used whenever isolation and differentiation of Gram-negative enteric bacteria are required, particularly in the analysis of clinical samples, and testing food and water quality standards.

Q: Where is MacConkey Agar most commonly applied?

A: This medium is widely used in clinical microbiology laboratories, as well as in food and water bacteriology labs, for detection of pathogenic organisms and routine screening protocols.

Q: What are the core components and their functions in MacConkey Agar?

A: Key components include peptone (for essential nutrients), lactose (for fermentation detection), bile salts and crystal violet (to inhibit Gram-positive bacteria), sodium chloride (for osmotic balance), agar (to solidify the medium), and neutral red (a pH indicator to visualize fermentation).

Q: How does MacConkey Agar benefit the laboratory process?

A: The selective and differential features of MacConkey Agar improve accuracy and speed when isolating Gram-negative bacteria, reducing the workload associated with identifying pathogenic strains in complex samples.

Q: What is the process for storing and disposing of unused MacConkey Agar?

A: Unused powder should be kept tightly closed in the supplied HDPE bottle under recommended conditions. Disposal should follow local laboratory safety and environmental protocols for microbiological media.

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