Lysine Arginine Iron (LAI) Agar is used for the isolation and presumptive identification of Yersinia species from milk and milk products as per APHA , FDA BAM. This medium is formulated as recommended by APHA for isolation and identification of Yersinia from milk and milk products. It is based on the ability of bacteria to decarboxylate lysine, arginine and produce H2S
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