Giolitti-Cantoni Base, 2x Concentrated, 100 ml in jar 370 ml, white screw cap.
Also known as: GC broth base, conc. 2x
Intended use: Enrichment broth for the isolation of Staphylococcus aureus from foods.
Typical formula (g/l)*: Tryptone 20.0; Meat extract 10.0; Yeast extract 10.0; Lithium chloride 10.0; Mannitol 40.0; Sodium chloride 10.0; Glycine 2.4; Sodium pyruvate 6.0; Tween 80 2.0
Formula conform: ISO 6888-3
Interpretation: After adding Potassium tellurite to the medium and covering the medium with agar 2% (art. code K084), read tubes for blackening of the medium. If blackening occurs, subculture to Baird Parker agar (art. code K002/K114) for confirmation of S. aureus.
* Adjusted and/or supplemented as required to meet performance criteria.