Hektoen Enteric Agar (500g)

Hektoen Enteric Agar (500g) Highlights

• Selective Culture Medium: Hektoen Enteric Agar is a selective and differential culture medium used for the isolation and differentiation of Gram-negative enteric bacteria. It is particularly useful for detecting Salmonella and Shigella species from clinical and food samples.
• Inhibits Gram-Positive Bacteria: The medium contains bile salts and indicators like bromothymol blue and acid fuchsin, which inhibit the growth of most Gram-positive bacteria. This allows for the selective isolation of Gram-negative organisms.
• Differentiates Enteric Pathogens: Hektoen Enteric Agar differentiates bacteria based on their ability to ferment lactose and produce hydrogen sulfide. Lactose fermenters typically appear as pink or red colonies, while non-fermenters appear as green or blue-green colonies. Hydrogen sulfide production is indicated by blackening of the
• Standard Laboratory Reagent: This agar is a widely used and standardized reagent in microbiology laboratories for routine testing and research. It is typically supplied in powdered form for preparation of the culture medium.
• Storage and Preparation: When stored properly in a cool, dry place, Hektoen Enteric Agar powder has a long shelf life. The powder is reconstituted with distilled water and sterilized by autoclaving before use.

Compare

	This item Hektoen Enteric Agar (500g) GH₵ 1,650	19-Piece Science Experiment Set GH₵ 1,600	Peptone Water (500g) GH₵ 1,200
Type	Laboratory Equipment	Laboratory Equipment	Laboratory Equipment
Condition	Brand New	Brand New	Brand New
Number of Pieces	1	—	1
Laboratory Equipment	Reagents	—	Reagents
Price	GH₵ 1,650	GH₵ 1,600	GH₵ 1,200