SF HiVeg™ Broth (Streptococcus faecalis) HiVeg™ Broth is a selective medium used for detection and differentiation of Enterococci from other cocci in diagnostic work. Dextrose is the fermentable carbohydrate. Bromo cresol purple is the pH indicator.Turbidity and a yellow colour of the medium indicatepositive reaction, while no change in the colour of the medium indicates negative reaction. Enterococcus faecalis and Enterococcus faecium gives positive reaction. SF HiVeg™ Broth is prepared by using vegetable peptones in place of animal based peptones which make the
media free of BSE/TSE risks.
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