Description
Cystine Lactose Electrolyte Deficient (CLED) Agar is used for the differentiation and enumeration of microorganisms in urine. A medium for urine culture where the absence of electrolytes inhibits the swarming of Proteus spp. Cystine is added for the benefit of those organisms which have a specific cystine requirement.
Preparation
- Suspend 36 grams of the medium in one liter of purified water.
- Heat with frequent agitation and boil for one minute to completely dissolve the medium.
- Autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes.
- Cool to 45-50°C.
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