Description
Chromogenic Coliform Agar (CCA) conforms to the ISO 9308-1 guidelines for the detection, enumeration and isolation of coliforms and more specifically Escherichia coli in water samples by the membrane-filtration technique. The colonial differentiation is provided by the chromogenic substrates, Salmon-GAL and X-glucuronide. Salmon-GAL is used for the detection of β-D-galactosidase enzymatic activity.
| Container | P090 |
| Pack Size | 10 x 90 mm plates |
| Shelf Life (days) | 42 days |
| Storage Temp (°C) | 2-8°C |
| Appearance | Firm Gel |
| Colour | Straw |
| Recommended Incubation | Aerobic incubation at 37°C ± 1°C for 21 hours ± 3 hours |
| PH | 6.8 ± 0.2 |
| Fill Volume | 18-22ml |