MacCONKEY AGAR (as per USP/EP/BP/JP)

Description

MacConkey Agar is used for the isolation, enumeration and enrichment of Enterobacteriaceae. The medium is designed to selectively isolate Gram-negative and enteric (normally found in the intestinal tract) bacilli and differentiate them based on lactose fermentation. Subsequently, MacConkey Agar is recommended for use in microbiological examination of foodstuffs and for direct plating / inoculation of water samples for coliform counts. This media is also accepted by the Standard Methods for the Examination of Milk and Dairy Products and pharmaceutical preparations. The medium is prepared in accordance with the harmonized method of USP/EP/JP/BP/IP.