Thermo Scientific™ MRS - Pseudomonas isolation agar

Description

• Selectively isolate and differentiate Pseudomonas spp
• from clinical and non-clinical specimens using Thermo Scientific™ Remel™ Pseudomonas Isolation Agar (Dehydrated)
• Pseudomonas Isolation Agar is a modification of the Medium A formulation of King, Ward, and Raney 1
• Irgasan is added as a potent broad-spectrum antimicrobial
• The formulation of this medium was developed to enhance the production of pyocyanin which aids in the presumptive identification of Pseudomonas aeruginosa
• This medium is especially useful in isolating Pseudomonas from industrial materials such as cosmetics and lotion
• The formulation of this medium was developed to enhance the production of pyocyanin which aids in the presumptive identification of Pseudomonas aeruginosa
• P
• aeruginosa is the only species of bacteria known to produce pyocyanin, a blue-green pigment which diffuses into the medium surrounding the growth
• A low phosphorus concentration in the medium facilitates pyocyanin production
• Selective media - Irgasan inhibits many gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria other than Pseudomonas spp
• Enhanced pigment production aids identification This medium contains gelatin and meat peptones to provide nutrients necessary for bacterial growth
• A low phosphorus concentration in the medium facilitates pyocyanin production
• The production of pyocyanin is also enhanced by magnesium chloride and potassium sulfate incorporated in the medium and with addition of glycerol to the prepared medium.