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BAM Media M18: Bile Esculin Agar

January 2001

Bacteriological Analytical Manual

M18
Bile Esculin Agar

Beef extract 3 g
Peptone 5 g
Esculin 1 g
Oxgall 40 g
Ferric citrate 0.5 g
Agar 15 g
Distilled water 1 liter

Heat with agitation to dissolve. Dispense into tubes, autoclave 15 min at 121°C, and slant until solidified. Final pH, 6.6 ± 0.2.


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

 
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