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Oxford Agar

suitable for microbiology, NutriSelect® Plus

Synonym(s):

Listeria Selective Agar, Oxford, Listeria Oxford Medium

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NACRES:
NA.74
UNSPSC Code:
41171606
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sterility

non-sterile

Quality Segment

200

form

powder

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

composition

agar, 10 g/L , corn starch, 1 g/L , esculin, 1 g/L , ferric ammonium citrate, 0.5 g/L , lithium chloride, 15 g/L , sodium chloride, 5 g/L , special peptone, 23 g/L

manufacturer/tradename

NutriSelect® Plus

technique(s)

microbiological culture: suitable

final pH

7.0±0.2 (25 °C)

application(s)

agriculture
environmental
food and beverages
veterinary, microbiology

suitability

selective and differential for Listeria spp.

Application

For the isolation and cultivation of Listeria monocytogenes from specimens containing a mixed bacterial flora.

Preparation Note

Dissolve 27.8 g in 500 ml distilled water and mix thoroughly. Bring to the boil by gently heating. Autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes and cool to 45-50°C. Aseptically add 1 vial of sterile supplement (Cat. No. 1.07006.0010). Mix well and distribute.

Other Notes

Selective differential medium for the isolation of L. monocytogenes
We offer two media types: the superior granulated GranuCult® and the cost-efficient powdered NutriSelect® culture media, depending on your needs.
The designations basic, plus, or prime are added to indicate the quality control level, from basic quality control to standard QC plus to prime for full regulatory compliance.

Legal Information

GRANUCULT is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
NutriSelect is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

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WGK 3

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