TSB 6.5% NaCl, 3 ml in tube 10 ml, snap cap.
Also known as: Tryptone soy broth 6.5% NaCl, Tryptic soy broth 6.5% NaCl, Casein soya bean digest broth 6.5% NaCl, Soybean-casein digest medium 6.5% NaCl
Intended use: The differentiation between salt-tolerant and salt-intolerant microorganisms, such as the differentiation of enterococci from group D streptococci. This medium is also used as an enrichment step for MRSA.
Typical formula (g/l)*: Pancreatic digest of casein 17.0; Papaic digest of soya-bean (meal) 3.0; Sodium chloride 65.0; Dipotassium hydrogen phosphate/Dibasic potassium phosphate 2.5; Glucose monohydrate 2.5
Interpretation: Refer to appropriate references.
* Adjusted and/or supplemented as required to meet performance criteria.