Oxoid™ C.L.E.D Medium 5kg Each

Oxoid™ C.L.E.D. Medium (Dehydrated) is a differential medium designed for the isolation, enumeration, and differentiation of urinary tract pathogens from urine samples. The medium is formulated to support the growth of a wide range of microorganisms while minimizing the overgrowth of Proteus species by reducing electrolytes, thereby preventing swarming. The inclusion of L-cysteine enhances the growth of cystine-dependent coliforms. Lactose fermentation is indicated by a color change due to the pH indicator bromothymol blue.​Thermo Fisher Assets

Key Features:

• Form: Dehydrated powder
• Weight: 5kg
• Application: Isolation and differentiation of urinary tract pathogens from urine samples
• Selective Agents: Electrolyte reduction to inhibit Proteus swarming
• Differentiation: Lactose fermenters produce yellow colonies; non-fermenters produce blue-green colonies
• Preparation: Suspend 36.128g in 1 liter of distilled water, autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes, cool to 50°C, and pour into sterile Petri dishes
• Yield: Approximately 138 liters of prepared medium
• Storage: Store in the original packaging between 10°C and 30°C, protect from moisture and light
• Safety: For in vitro diagnostic use only; handle in accordance with laboratory safety protocols
• Compliance: Suitable for use in clinical microbiology laboratories for the detection and differentiation of urinary pathogens

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