Simmons Citrate Agar

Intended Use:

Recommended for differentiation the members of Enterobacteriaceae on the basis of citrate utilization from clinical and non-clinical samples.

Product Description:

Microserv - Simmons' citrate agar is used for differentiating gram-negative bacteria on the basis of citrate utilization. It is useful for selecting for organisms that use citrate as its main carbon and energy source. It is a defined, selective and differential medium that tests for an organism's ability to use citrate as a sole carbon source and ammonium ions as the sole nitrogen source. The medium contains Sodium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Dipotassium Phosphate, Magnesium Sulphate and Bromothymol Blue (a pH indicator). Bromothymol blue is green at pH below 6.9, and then turns blue at a pH of 7.6 or greater.


S.No	Device Details	Description
1.	Generic Name of Device	Simmons Citrate Agar
2.	Brand Name	Microserv- Simmons Citrate Agar Tube
3.	Product Code	505
4.	Device Dimensions	2 mL Glass Tubes
5.	Sterilization	Sterilized
6.	Material of Construction	1 mL Solid Agar in Glass Tubes
7.	Shelf Life	60 days
8.	Storage Conditions	Store at 2-8 °C. Away from sunlight.
9.	Package Size	Pack of 10 Nos