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In this section: Laboratory Methods (Food)

BAM Media M172: Urea Broth (Rapid)

Media Index for BAM

January 2001

Urea	20 g
Yeast extract	0.1 g
KH₂PO₄	0.091 g
Na₂HPO₄	0.095 g
Phenol red	0.01 g
Distilled water	1 liter

Prepare as for urea broth (M171).

Original Source: Bacteriological Analytical Manual, 8th Edition, Revision A, 1998.

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