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Thiosulfate Citrate Bile Salts Sucrose Agar 10 Pcs Stack

TCBS Agar

Highly selective medium for Vibrio cholerae and V. parahaemolyticus isolation. High pH (8.6), bile salts, citrate inhibit enteric competitors. Sucrose fermentation: yellow colonies (V. cholerae). Green/blue (V. parahaemolyticus). Oxidase positive confirmation. Primary cholera/diarrhea culture medium.

Vibrio isolation specialist.

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19mmX15mmX20ml

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TCBS Agar - Cholera Diagnosis Gold Standard

Thiosulfate Citrate Bile Salts Sucrose Agar alkaline pH (8.6), elevated bile salts, sodium citrate, and ox bile create extreme selective environment inhibiting most Gram-positives/negatives while permitting Vibrio growth. Sucrose/thymol blue indicator differentiates fermenters (V. cholerae, yellow colonies) from non-fermenters (V. parahaemolyticus, green/blue).

Critical Public Health Applications

1. Cholera Surveillance: V. cholerae O1/O139 isolation from stool/rectal swabs.

2. Seafood Safety: V. parahaemolyticus enumeration from shellfish.

3. Traveler's Diarrhea: Vibrio species identification.

4. Outbreak Investigation: Rapid Vibrio confirmation.

Selective Excellence

19mm x 15mm x 20ml plates (Cat. 0801900E), 10 pcs/stack. SFDA standards, ISO 13485 facilities. pH 8.6±0.2.

QC: V. cholerae ATCC 14033 (yellow), V. parahaemolyticus ATCC 17802 (green).

Streamlined Protocol

Direct fecal streaking or alkaline peptone water enrichment. 35°C aerobic 18-24h. Oxidase confirmation of yellow/green colonies.

Made	Saudi Made
Standards	SFDA, ISO 13485
Product	Thiosulfate Citrate Bile Salts Sucrose (TCBS) Agar 10 Pcs Stack
Cat. No.	0801900E (Tailored to your needs: The final digits of the product code correspond to your chosen size and concentration.)
Size	19mmX15mmX20ml
Shelf Life	2 Years

Culture Growth Media

Thiosulfate Citrate Bile Salts Sucrose Agar 10 Pcs Stack

SIZES:

CAT. CHART:

Product Code:

TCBS Agar - Cholera Diagnosis Gold Standard

Critical Public Health Applications

Selective Excellence

Streamlined Protocol

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