ONPG-PDA, for rapid lactose fermentation and phenylalanine deaminase detection, 0.5ml, 13x100mm tube, optically clear, shatter resistant, polycarbonate tube, order by the package of 20To aid in the rapid identification of Salmonella and Shigella spp. in clinical specimens. Detects beta-galactosidase and phenylalanine deaminase activity.
A broth culture medium intended to be used to promote the selective growth of a microbial species with specific characteristics (e.g., antibiotic resistance, ability to utilize, synthesize specific metabolites) and/or distinguish between microbial species growing in the same medium. It typically contains substances to inhibit the growth of commensal or contaminating microorganisms (e.g., antimicrobials, dyes, salts) and/or dyes or chemical indicators for differentiation.