EMB AGAR, LEVINE (as per BIS)

Description

EMB agar, Levine is used for the differentiation of Escherichia coli and Klebsiella aerogenes and also for the rapid identification of Candida albicans. It was developed by Levine. This medium is recommended for the detection, enumeration and differentiation of members of the coliform group by American Public Health Association. Weld proposed the use of Levine EMB Agar, with added Chlortetracycline hydrochloride, for the rapid identification of Candida albicans in clinical specimens. It is also recommended by BIS for detection and estimation of coliform bacteria in food stuff and Escherichia coli from food and water.