Description
Oxoid™ Modified Listeria Selective Supplement (1 vial per 500ml) is a selective supplement designed to enhance the isolation and enumeration of Listeria species, particularly Listeria monocytogenes, from food, clinical, and environmental samples. This supplement is used in combination with Modified Oxford Listeria Agar to provide selective inhibition of non-target microorganisms, allowing for the growth and detection of Listeria species with increased accuracy.
Key Features:
- Form: Powder (1 vial per 500ml)
- Weight: 1 vial per pack (pack size 10 vials)
- Application: Selective isolation of Listeria species, including Listeria monocytogenes, from food, clinical, and environmental samples
- Composition: Contains selective agents to suppress the growth of non-target microorganisms, enhancing Listeria growth
- Preparation: Dissolve one vial in 500ml of sterile distilled water, mix thoroughly, and add to the prepared agar medium before sterilisation
- Storage: Store at 2–8°C, protect from light, and ensure the vial is tightly sealed
- Compliance: Suitable for use in microbiological testing protocols for the detection of Listeria species