XLD AGAR (XYLOSE LYSINE DEOXYCHOLATE AGAR) (as per USP/BP/JP/EP)

Description

XYLOSE LYSINE DEOXYCHOLATE AGAR is used as a selective and differential medium for the recovery of Salmonella and Shigella species. This medium is a selective as well as differential medium formulated by Taylor for the isolation and identification of enteric pathogens especially Shigellae from stool samples. Human Salmonellae infections are most commonly caused by ingestion of food, milk or water contaminated by human or animal excreta. The medium is also employed for pharmaceutical testing and non- sterile product testing for the detection of Salmonella after enrichment in Rappaport Vassialidias Salmonella Enrichment Broth in accordance with the harmonized method of USP/EP/BP/JP/IP.