Oxoid™ Tetrathionate Broth Base is a selective enrichment medium designed for the isolation of Salmonella spp., including Salmonella typhi, from clinical, food, and environmental samples. It is particularly effective for samples containing mixed flora, such as faeces and sewage, by suppressing competing organisms.

Supplied in a 500g dehydrated powder format, this medium requires the addition of an iodine/iodide solution to activate the tetrathionate component, enhancing its selectivity for Salmonella species.

Key Features:

• Form: Dehydrated powder
• Weight: 500g
• Application: Selective enrichment of Salmonella spp. from clinical, food, and environmental samples
• Composition: Peptones, calcium carbonate, sodium thiosulphate, bile salts; requires iodine/iodide supplement
• Function: Suppresses competing flora to enhance Salmonella recovery
• Preparation: Dissolve in distilled water, add iodine/iodide solution, and sterilize as per protocol

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Oxoid™ Tetrathionate Broth Base is a selective enrichment medium designed for the isolation of Salmonella spp., including Salmonella typhi, from clinical, food, and environmental samples. It is particularly effective for samples containing mixed flora, such as faeces and sewage, by suppressing competing organisms.

Supplied in a 500g dehydrated powder format, this medium requires the addition of an iodine/iodide solution to activate the tetrathionate component, enhancing its selectivity for Salmonella species.

Key Features:

• Form: Dehydrated powder
• Weight: 500g
• Application: Selective enrichment of Salmonella spp. from clinical, food, and environmental samples
• Composition: Peptones, calcium carbonate, sodium thiosulphate, bile salts; requires iodine/iodide supplement
• Function: Suppresses competing flora to enhance Salmonella recovery
• Preparation: Dissolve in distilled water, add iodine/iodide solution, and sterilize as per protocol

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