PM Indicator Agar is used for rapid detection of trace amounts of Penicillin in milk in accordance with AOAC. This medium is used for rapid detection of trace amounts of penicillin in milk where AOAC has recommended Bacillus stearothermophilus qualitative discs. PM Indicator Agar is designed according to the formula published by the 18th Annual Meeting of the National Mastitis Council.
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