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In this section: Laboratory Methods (Food)

BAM Media M82: LPM Plus Esculin and Ferric Iron

Media Index for BAM

January 2001

Esculin	1.0 g
Ferric ammonium citrate	0.5 g

Add these components to those for LPM (M81).

Sterilize medium, temper, and add filter-sterilized moxalactam, as described for LPM medium.

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

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