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Hektoen Enteric Agar

SKU: KL1079F

DESCRIPTION: Hektoen Enteric Agar
APPLICATlON: Used for the isolation and culture of Enterobacteriaceae such as Salmonella and Shigella.

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PRODUCT NAME	Hektoen Enteric Agar
PRODUCT CODE	KL1079F
DESCRIPTION	Hektoen Enteric Agar
APPLICATION	Used for the isolation and culture of Enterobacteriaceae such as Salmonella and Shigella.
PREPARATION	1. Suspend 93.8 g in 1 L of distilled or deionized water. Heat with frequent agitation and boil to completely dissolve the powder.
PREPARATION	2. Do not overheat or autocalve, cool to 48 ℃± 2 ℃ and pour into sterile plate. After solidification, set aside.
COMPOSITION	Composition	Amount（g/L）
	Peptone	12
	Beef Extract	3
	Lactose	12
	Saccharose	12
	Salicin	2
	Bile Salts	20
	Sodium Chloride	5
	Agar	18
	Bromthymol Blue	0.064
	Acid Fuchsin	0.1
	Sodium Thiosulfate	6.8
	Ammonium Ferric Citrate	0.8
	Sodium Deoxycholate	2
	Final pH (25℃)	7.5 ±0.2
STORAGE	Store in a dry place away from light, tighten the cap immediately after use.
SHELF LIFE	Shelf life of sealed product is 3 years.
PRECAUTIONS	1. NOT for clinical use.
	2. Do not use this product if it is lumpy.
	3. After use, all contaminated materials must be sterilized or disposed by appropriate procedures.

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