BBL Kigler Iron Agar [KIA] Slants Culture Media (100/cs)

• Used for the differentiation of Enterobacteriaceae members
• Comes in tubes
• Certifications/Compliance: CE, BAM, CCAM, CMPH2, COMPF, ISO, MCM9
• Stored at 2 to 8°C
• Shelf life: 365 Days .

Kigler Iron Agar is a differential medium used to differentiate members of Enterobacteriaceae according to their abilities to ferment glucose and lactose. Pioneered by Kligler and further developed by Bailey and Lacey, the KIA medium also allows for the identification of sulfur reducers. The BD BBL Kigler Iron Agar Slants Culture Media are sold in 100 tubes per case. They are perishable and must be refrigerated to maintain storage temperature from 2°C to 8°C.

Formulation:

• Pancreatic digest of Casein 10g/L
• Peptic digest of Animal Tissue 10g/L
• Lactose 10g/L
• Dextrose 1g/L
• Sodium Chloride 5g/L
• Ferric Ammonium Citrate 0.5g/L
• Sodium Thiosulfate 0.5g/L
• Agar 15g/L
• Phenol red 0.025g/L

Certifications/Compliance: CE, BAM, CCAM, CMPH2, COMPF, ISO, MCM9

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.