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Analysis Note

Pseudomonas species produce small colorless to translucent yellow colonies

Target Microorganisms: Pseudomonas species

QC organismsP. aeruginosa (ATCC 27853)

Application

Pseudomonas Selective Broth is used to enumerate Pseudomonas species in samples such as Beer, Bottled Water, Cider, Soft Drink, Sport Drink and Wine.(2) This media finds its application in Clinical lab, Cosmetics, Environmental analysis, Food and Beverage, Industrial QC, Microbial monitoring and Water Monitoring

Culture Medium

Pseudomonas Selective

General description

Pseudomonas Selective Broth is a Selective media for the growth of Pseudomonas species and inhibits the growth of other bacteria. Tryptone and gelatin peptone in the media supplies nitrogenous and carbonaceous compounds, long chain amino acids, and other essential growth nutrients.{13} This medium is recommended for enumeration of Pseudomonas species from meat and meat products. It can also be used for clinical samples. Pseudomonas species produce small colourless to translucent yellow colonies when incubated at 25−35 °C (35 °C during 24h is favourable to P. aeruginosa, 25 °C for Pseudomonas species)

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MILLIFLEX is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

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Packaging

50×2 mL in ampoules

2 mL plastic ampoules

Specifications

Incubation Temperature: 25–35 °C (35 °C during 24h is favorable to P. aeruginosa, 25 °C for Pseudomonas species)

Incubation Time: 24–72 hrs