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Deoxycholate Agar, HiVeg™
For direct differential count of coliforms in dairy products and For isolation of enteric pathogens from rectal swabs, faeces and other pathological specimens.
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Intended Use:
Recommended for direct differential count of coliforms in dairy products and for isolation of enteric pathogens.
Composition
| Ingredients | g/L |
|---|---|
| HiVeg® peptone | 10.000 |
| Lactose | 10.000 |
| Synthetic detergent No. III | 1.000 |
| Sodium chloride | 5.000 |
| Dipotassium hydrogen phosphate | 2.000 |
| Ferric citrate | 1.000 |
| Sodium citrate | 1.000 |
| Neutral red | 0.030 |
| Agar | 15.000 |
| Final pH (at 25°C) | 7.3±0.2 |
**Formula adjusted, standardized to suit performance parameters
Directions
Suspend 45.0 grams in 1000 ml purified / distilled water. Heat to boiling to dissolve the medium completely. DO NOT AUTOCLAVE. Avoid excessive or prolonged heating during reconstitution. Cool to 45-50°C. Mix well and pour into sterile Petri plates.
Principle And Interpretation
Deoxycholate Agar is prepared as per the formulation by Leifson (1). This media is used for the isolation and maximum recovery of intestinal pathogens belonging to Salmonella and Shigella species (2). The selectivity of medium permits the use of fairly heavy inocula without danger of overgrowth of the Shigella and Salmonella by other micro-flora. Deoxycholate Agar, HiVeg® is same as Deoxycholate Agar except that the animal based peptones are completely replaced with vegetable peptones to avoid BSE/TSE risks associated with animal peptones.
For the routine examination of stool and urine specimens, it is recommended that other media such as MacConkey HiVeg® Agar (MV082), Bismuth Sulphite HiVeg®Agar (MV027) etc. be used in conjunction with this medium. It can also be used to streak specimen from Selenite Broth cultures. This is particularly recommended for the detection of Shigella and Salmonella in the examination of rectal swabs and faeces. These organisms produce colourless colonies on this medium. HiVeg® peptone provides carbon, nitrogen, long chain amino acids, vitamins and minerals. Coliform bacteria and gram-positive bacteria are inhibited or greatly suppressed due to Synthetic detergent No. III and sodium citrate. Sodium chloride maintains the osmotic balance of the medium while dipotassium phosphate buffers the medium. Lactose helps in differentiating enteric bacilli as lactose fermenters produce red colonies while lactose non-fermenters produce colourless colonies. Coliform bacteria if present form pink colonies on this medium. The degradation of lactose causes acidification of the medium surrounding the relevant colonies and the pH indicator neutral red changes its colour to red. These colonies usually are also surrounded by a turbid zone of precipitated deoxycholic acid due to acidification of the medium. Sodium deoxycholate combines with neutral red in an acidic environment, causing the dye to go out of the solution with the subsequent precipitation of deoxycholate (3). Citrate and iron (Fe) combination has a strong hydrolyzing effect on agar when the medium is heated, producing a soft and unelastic agar. If autoclaved the agar becomes soft and almost impossible to streak. Surface colonies of non-lactose fermenters often absorb a little colour (pinkish) from the medium and organisms may be mistaken for coliforms (2).
Type of specimen
Food and Dairy products.
Specimen Collection and Handling
For food and dairy samples, follow appropriate techniques for sample collection and processing as per guidelines (4). After use, contaminated materials must be sterilized by autoclaving before discarding.
Warning and Precautions
Read the label before opening the container. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Follow good microbiological lab practices while handling specimens and culture. Standard precautions as per established guidelines should be followed while handling specimens. Safety guidelines may be referred in individual safety data sheets.
Limitations
- The medium is highly selective and hence is recommended to be used in conjunction with les selective medium like MacConkey Agar.
- The medium is not recommended, when low recovery of the desired pathogen is expected.
Performance and Evaluation
Performance of the medium is expected when used as per the direction on the label within the expiry period when stored at recommended temperature.
Quality Control
Appearance
Light yellow to pink homogeneous free flowing powder
Gelling
Firm, comparable with 1.5% Agar gel
Colour and Clarity of prepared medium
Reddish orange coloured, clear to slightly opalescent gel forms in Petri plates
Reaction
Reaction of 4.5% w/v aqueous solution at 25°C. pH: 7.3±0.2
pH
7.10-7.50
Cultural Response
Cultural characteristics observed after an incubation at 35-37°C for 18-24 hours.
| Organism | Inoculum (CFU) | Growth | Recovery | Colour of Colony |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salmonella Typhi ATCC 6539 | 50-100 | luxuriant | >=50% | colourless |
| Staphylococcus aureus subsp. aureus ATCC 25923 (00034*) | >=104 | inhibited | 0% | |
| Enterococcus faecalis ATCC 29212 (00087*) | >=104 | inhibited | 0% | |
| Escherichia coli ATCC 25922 (00013*) | 50-100 | good | 40-50% | pink with bile precipitate |
| Salmonella Enteritidis ATCC 13076 (00030*) | 50-100 | good-luxuriant | >=50% | colourless |
| Salmonella Typhimurium ATCC 14028 (00031*) | 50-100 | good-luxuriant | >=50% | colourless |
| Shigella flexneri ATCC 12022 (00126*) | 50-100 | good | 40-50% | colourless |
Key: *Corresponding WDCM numbers.
Storage and Shelf Life
Store between 10-30°C in a tightly closed container and the prepared medium at 20-30°C. On opening, product should be properly stored dry, after tightly capping the bottle inorder to prevent lump formation due to the hygroscopic nature of the product. Improper storage of the product may lead to lump formation. Store in dry ventilated area protected from extremes of temperature and sources of ignition Seal the container tightly after use. Use before expiry date on the label. Product performance is best if used within stated expiry period.
Disposal
After use, contaminated materials must be sterilized by autoclaving before discarding.
| Product Name | Deoxycholate Agar, HiVeg™ |
|---|---|
| SKU | MV030 |
| Product Type | HiVeg™ |
| Physical Form | Powder |
| Origin | Animal Free (Veg), Lactose |
| Packaging type | HDPE |
| References | 1.Leifson, 1935, J. Path. Bacteriol., 40:581. 2.Speck M. L., (Ed.), 1984, Compendium of Methods for the Microbiological Examination of Foods, 2nd ed., APHA,Washington, D.C. 3.Isenberg, H.D. Clinical Microbiology Procedures Handbook. 2nd Edition. 4.Jorgensen,J.H., Pfaller , M.A., Carroll, K.C., Funke, G., Landry, M.L., Richter, S.S and Warnock., D.W. (2015). Manual ofClinical Microbiology, 11th Edition. Vol. 1. 5.Lapage S., Shelton J. and Mitchell T., 1970, Methods in Microbiology, Norris J. and Ribbons D., (Eds.), Vol. 3A, AcademicPress, London. 6.MacFaddin J. F., 2000, Biochemical Tests for Identification of Medical Bacteria, 3rd Ed., Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins,Baltimore. |
| Customized Product Available | No |
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