L.D. AGAR is supplied by TM MEDIA. It is used for identication of anaerobic bacteria like Bacteroides species on the basis of esculin hydrolysis.L.D. Agar is based on the formula recommended, for the cultivation and differentiation of bacteria based on their ability to hydrolyze esculin and produce H2S. The unhydrolyzed esculin can be detected using long-wave UV light at 360 nm since they will remain unchanged and fluorescence under UV light. Hydrolyzed esculin will not fluoresce and medium turns black.

Product features:-

• Appearance - Cream to yellow homogeneous free flowing powder
• Gelling - Firm, comparable with 1.5% Agar gel
• Colour and Clarity of prepared medium - Amber coloured, clear to slightly opalescent gel forms in tubes as slants
• Shelf life - 3 years
• Storage temperature - Below 30 deg C

Product specifications:-

• Product Name -L.D. AGAR
• Brand Name - TM MEDIA
• Quantity - 500 gm
• Catalogue Number - TM750