EMB AGAR BASE

Description

Levine EMB Agar was developed by Levine and is used for the differentiation of Escherichia coli and Enterobacter aerogenes and also for the rapid identification of Candida albicans. This medium is recommended for the detection, enumeration and differentiation of members of the coliform group by American Public Health Association. Some gram-positive bacteria such as faecal Streptococci, yeasts grow on this medium and form pinpoint colonies. EMB Agar Base is a modification of EMB Agar, Levine without lactose. This facilitates the use of the medium as a basal agar to which desired carbohydrates could be added to differentiate between various enteric bacteria.