Bismuth sulfite agar
Bismuth sulfite agar is a type of agar media used to isolate Salmonella species. It uses glucose as a primary source of carbon. BLBG and bismuth stop gram-positive growth. Bismuth sulfite agar tests the ability to use ferrous sulfate and convert it to hydrogen sulfide.
Bismuth sulfite agar typically contains (w/v):[1]
This medium is boiled for sterility, not autoclaved.
References
- Atlas, R.M. (2004). Handbook of Microbiological Media. London: CRC Press. p. 68. ISBN 0-8493-1818-1.
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