Potassium Tellurite 1%

A filter-sterilized supplement recommended for the isolation of Staphylococci.

Potassium Tellurite inhibits a variety of microorganisms while Staphylococcus aureus is able to reduce the potassium tellurite into metallic tellurium resulting in black colonies. Inhibition of non-staphylococcal organisms, including many Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria is achieved by potassium tellurite.

Composition: (10 mL per vial)