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  • Hektoen Enteric Agar
  • Hektoen Enteric Agar

Hektoen Enteric Agar

SKU: KL1079F

DESCRIPTION: Hektoen Enteric Agar
APPLICATION: Used for the isolation of Salmonella and Shigella from the food chain and other materials.

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PRODUCT NAME Hektoen Enteric Agar
PRODUCT CODE KL1079F
DESCRIPTION Hektoen Enteric Agar
APPLICATION Used for the isolation of Salmonella and Shigella from the food chain and other materials.
PREPARATION 1. Suspend 75.6 g in 1 L of purified water.
2. Heat with frequent agitation and boil to completely dissolve the powder. DO NOT OVERHEAT OR AUTOCALVE.
COMPOSITION Ingredients g/L
Enzymatic Digest of Meat 12.0
Yeast Extract 3.0
Lactose 12.0
Saccharose 12.0
Salicin 2.0
Bile Salts No. 3 9.0
Sodium Chloride 5.0
Sodium Thiosulfate 5.0
Ammonium Ferric Citrate 1.5
Acid Fuchsin 0.1
Bromthymol Blue 0.065
Agar 14.0
Final pH (25℃) 7.5±0.2
STORAGE Store in a dark and dry place at 2‑25 ℃, tighten the bottle cap immediately after use.
SHELF LIFE Shelf life of sealed product is 3 years.
PRECAUTIONS 1. NOT for clinical use.
2. Do not use this product if it is lumpy.
3. After use, all contaminated materials must be autoclaved at 121 °C for 30 minutes and then disposed of.
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