Description
Oxoid™ Listeria Selective Agar (Oxford) is a highly selective and differential medium formulated for the isolation of Listeria monocytogenes and other Listeria species from food, clinical, and environmental samples. The medium incorporates selective agents to inhibit competing flora and chromogenic indicators to assist in the differentiation of Listeria colonies
Features:
- Selective for Listeria spp.: Contains lithium chloride and antimicrobial agents (cycloheximide, colistin, acriflavine, cefotetan, and phosphomycin) to suppress non-target organisms.
- Distinctive Colony Appearance: Listeria colonies typically appear grey-green with a black halo due to esculin hydrolysis—allowing rapid and reliable presumptive identification.
- Reliable and Consistent: Trusted Oxoid™ formulation for reproducible recovery of Listeria in accordance with ISO 11290 and other standard testing protocols.
- Ready-to-Use PP Plates: Supplied in durable, pre-poured polypropylene (PP) plates for convenience, sterility, and consistent results.
- Quality Assurance: Manufactured under rigorous Oxoid™ quality control for dependable performance in routine testing.
Applications:
- Isolation and identification of Listeria monocytogenes and related species from food, environmental, and clinical samples.
- Suitable for food safety, public health, and quality assurance laboratories.
Packaging:
- Pack of 10 pre-poured PP plates