Kligler Iron Agar

201110070100 / 201110070500

Kligler Iron Agar is a differential medium recommended for differentiation of members of Enterobacteriaceae on the basis of their ability to ferment dextrose and lactose and to produce hydrogen sulphide.

Composition*

Ingredients 
g/L
Peptone
15.0
Yeast Extract
3.0
Beef Extract
3.0
Proteose Peptone
5.0
Sodium Chloride
5.0
Lactose
10.0
Dextrose
1.0
Sodium Thiosulphate
0.3
Ferrous Sulphate
0.2
Phenol Red
0.024
Agar
15.0

*Adjusted to suit performance parameters.
  Final pH (at 25°C): 7.4 ± 0.2

g/L:  Suspend 57.52 g of the powder in 1000 mL purified / distilled water.

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