BD Difco Novobiocin Antimicrobic Supplement

BD Difco Novobiocin Antimicrobic Supplement

Description

BD Difco Novobiocin Antimicrobic Supplement is a selective agent used in microbiology to inhibit the growth of Gram-positive organisms in culture media. It is primarily employed in the preparation of selective enrichment broths and agar for the isolation and detection of specific Gram-negative bacteria, such as Salmonella species, from clinical, environmental, and food samples.

Key Features

• Enhances selectivity of culture media by suppressing unwanted Gram-positive microbial flora.
• Supports standardised enrichment protocols for the detection of enteric pathogens.
• Designed for seamless integration into established BD Difco dehydrated culture media workflows.
• Maintains consistent potency for reliable laboratory results across different batches.

Applications

• Selective enrichment of Salmonella species in food and environmental testing.
• Preparation of modified EC medium and Rappaport-Vassiliadis (MSRV) formulations.
• Clinical diagnostics requiring the inhibition of competitive Gram-positive bacteria.

Specifications

• Storage temperature: 2 °C to 8 °C
• Formulation: Antimicrobic supplement
• Target organisms: Gram-positive bacteria (inhibition)

Disclaimer

This product is intended for laboratory use only. Users must ensure compatibility with their specific basal medium and follow aseptic techniques during supplementation.