Bacteriology Media

Urea Broth

Recommended for the identification of bacteria on the basis of urea utilization, specifically for the differentiation of Proteus species from Salmonella and Shigella species.

Range	Bacteriology Media
Composition	Formula per liter of medium: Monopotassium phosphate 9.100 gm; Dipotassium phosphate 9.500 gm; Yeast Extract 0.100 gm; Urea 20.00 gm; Phenol red 0.010 gm; Final pH ( at 25°C) 6.8±0.2
Preparation	Urea broth media is prepared by suspend 38.7 grams of the medium in one liter of distilled water. Mix well and sterilize by filtration. DO NOT AUTOCLAVE OR HEAT the medium. Dispense in sterile tubes.
Storage	BioScien Urea broth media are stable until expiration date stated on label when properly stored at 10-30°C.
Appearance	BioScien Urea broth medium is Light yellow to light pink coloured homogeneous free flowing powder. If there are any physical changes, discard the medium. Media should not be used if there are any signs of deterioration (shrinking, cracking, or discoloration), and contaminations.
Specimen	Pure isolate.
Pack sizes	3 options