Letheen Broth is supplied by the company, HIMEDIA.

This is a Letheen Broth actively contributing in determination of bacterial activity of quaternary ammonium compounds using Escherichia coli or Staphylococcus aureus. Components of the broth namelyBeef extract, casein enzymic hydrolysate, supply essential nutrients and other trace elements are essential for the microbial growth. Lecithin and polysorbate 80 helps to extract bacteria from solutions where lecithin neutralizes quaternary ammonium compounds and polysorbate 80 neutralizes phenolic disinfectants, hexachlorophene and formalin. Brown sugar appearance can be seen when the medium is dehydrated and may also appear moist but doesnot suggest deterioration.

Product specifications:

• Catalog number: LQ108-5X100ML
• Brand: HIMEDIA
• Quantity: Pack of 5x100ML

Product composition:

• Peptic digest of animal tissue: 10.000gm/L
• Beef extract: 5.000gm/L
• Lecithin: 0.700gm/L
• Polysorbate 80: 5.000gm/L
• Sodium chloride: 5.000gm/L

Product features:

• Appearance: Sterile Letheen Broth in bottles
• Colour: Yellow coloured, clear solution.
• Quantity of medium: 100 ml of medium in bottles
• Reaction: 6.80- 7.20
• Cultural Response: Cultural characteristics observed after an incubation at 35-37C for 24-48 hours.
• Sterility test: Passes release criteria
• Storage and Shelf Life: Store between 2-8C. Use before expiry date on the label