Description
Xylose Lysine Deoxycholate (XLD) Agar (ISO) is a selective agar for the detection of Salmonella spp. in food, animal feed and in environmental samples from the food production area as described in ISO 6579-1:2017. Xylose Lysine Deoxycholate (XLD) Agar (ISO) is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions in humans. A selective, diagnostic agar for the detection of Salmonella spp. in food, animal feed and in environmental samples from the food production area as described in ISO 6579-1:2017.
Preparation
- Suspend 53.5 grams of the medium in one liter of purified water.
- Bring rapidly to the boil with frequent stirring, and immediately transfer to a 45-50ºC water bath. DO NOT OVERHEAT.
- Pour into plates as soon as the medium has cooled.
- Protracted boiling or prolonged holding at elevated temperature induces precipitation.
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