Oxford Listeria Agar 5kg

Oxford Listeria Agar Base is used with antimicrobics for the selective isolation of Listeria spp. in a laboratory setting. Oxford Listeria Agar Base is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions in humans. 

Preparation

1. Suspend 57.5 g of the medium in one liter of purified water.
2. Heat with frequent agitation and boil for one minute to completely dissolve the medium.
3. Autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes.
4. Cool to 45 - 50°C.
5. Aseptically add 2 vials of NCM4047-0.5* Oxford Supplement (with Natamycin), each reconstituted using 5 mL sterile 50% ethanol, or NCM4070-0.5* Oxford Supplement (with Cycloheximide), each reconstituted using 5 mL sterile 50% ethanol and mix well before dispensing.

• Modified Oxford Listeria Agar: Perform steps 1-4 above and aseptically add 2 vials of NCM4080-0.5*
• Modified Oxford Agar Supplement: each reconstituted using 5mL sterile deionized/RO water

For specifications and data sheets please visit the documents section on the Neogen website here