Yersinia Colorex™, Petri dish 9 cm.
Also known as: Chromagar Y. enterocolitica, Chromogenic Yersinia enterocolitica agar
Intended use: A chromogenic medium for the detection and differentiation of pathogenic Yersinia enterocolitica.
Typical formula (g/l)*: Peptones 20.0; Salts 5.0; Chromogenic mix 1.3; Agar 15.0; Selective mix 0.1
Interpretation: Pathogenic Yersinia enterocolitica grow as mauve colonies. Other Yersinia and other enterobacteriaceae grow as metallic blue colonies or are inhibited. Gram positive bacteria will be inhibited.