BAM Media M86: Lysine Arginine Iron Agar (LAIA)
January 2001
| Peptone | 5 g |
| Yeast extract | 3 g |
| Glucose | 1 g |
| L-Lysine | 10 g |
| L-Arginine | 10 g |
| Ferric ammonium citrate | 0.5 g |
| Sodium thiosulfate | 0.04 g |
| Bromcresol purple | 0.02 g |
| Agar | 15 g |
Adjust pH to 6.8. Heat to boiling and dispense 5 ml into each 13 × 100 mm screw-cap culture tube. Autoclave at 121°C for 12 min. Cool tubes in slanted position. (This medium may also be prepared by supplementing Difco lysine iron agar (LIA) with 10 g L-arginine per liter.)
Original Source: Bacteriological Analytical Manual, 8th Edition, Revision A, 1998.