MacConkey Agar - Enteric Gold Standard

MacConkey Agar bile salts and crystal violet provide Gram-positive inhibition while neutral red indicator differentiates lactose fermenters (pink/red colonies) from non-fermenters (colorless). Peptones support fastidious Gram-negatives including Salmonella, Shigella, and non-fermenting pathogens.

Comprehensive Applications

Primary stool culture for enteric fever/dysentery. UTI screening (coliforms). Environmental/food safety monitoring. Pre-enrichment for Salmonella isolation protocols. Essential component of enteric media set.

Quality Specifications

19mm x 15mm x 20ml plates (Cat. 0800900E), 10 pcs/stack. SFDA compliant, ISO 13485 manufactured. Optimal selectivity, clear fermentation reactions, stable throughout shelf life.

Standard Protocol

Primary isolation streak, 35-37°C 24h. Pink colonies = coliforms. Colorless = Salmonella/Shigella workup.