Pseudomonas CFC Agar Plates are a selective medium used for isolating and enumerating Pseudomonas species from various samples, particularly food and water. They are commercially available from a number of scientific suppliers.
Pseudomonas Agar Base with 1% Glycerol and CFC Selective ...
CFC Agar - BIOKAR Diagnostics
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Purpose: This agar is formulated to selectively isolate and enumerate Pseudomonas spp., as specified by standards like ISO 13720 for meat products and ISO 16266 for water testing.
Composition: The selectivity is achieved by adding a CFC supplement, which includes Cetrimide, Fucidin, and Cephaloridine.
Cetrimide inhibits a wide range of other bacteria.
Fucidin and Cephaloridine are effective against Gram-positive organisms and certain Gram-negative bacteria.
Appearance: The medium is typically a pale straw or amber, opaque agar.
Usage: The spread plate technique is generally used, with incubation at approximately 25°C for 40-48 hours. Growth is indicated by the presence of colonies, which may show blue/green or brown pigmentation or fluorescence. Further testing is necessary for final confirmation of the species.
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