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Bacteriology Media
Kovac’s Reagent
BS.1/KR01.050.0050
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Bacteriology Media
Kovac’s Reagent
Detection of indole produced due to the breakdown of tryptophan by certain types of bacteria that produce tryptophanase.
| Range | Bacteriology Media |
|---|---|
| Composition | Formulation per 100 ml: p-Dimethylaminobenzaldehyde 5.00 gm; Isoamyl Alcohol 75.00 ml; Hydrochloric Acid 25.0 ml |
| Procedure | Add 0.2 - 0.3 ml of Kovac's reagent to 5 ml of a 24 - 48 hours old culture of the organism under examination. Observe the formation of a red colored ring which indicates positive indole test within 1-3 minutes. |
| Storage | BioScien Kovac’s Reagent is stable until expiration date stated on label when properly stored at 2-8°C away from light. |
| Appearance | The color of BioScien Kovac’s Reagent is greenish yellow colored solution. It’s immiscible with water and should be clear with no insoluble particles. |
| Specimen | Sample consists of bacterial growth obtained from a clinical sample or water sample. |
| Pack sizes | 3 options |
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