Description
Bile Salts #3 is a mixture of sodium cholate and sodium deoxycholate. Its primary use is as a selective agent for the isolation of Gram-negative microorganisms, inhibiting Gram-positive cocci. Typically used in MacConkey agar and violet red bile agar, it is soluble in distilled or deionized water and neutral to slightly alkaline in pH. It is used in preparing culture media without pre-filtration or adjustment of reaction.
Note: Store sealed bottle containing Bile Salts #3 at 2 to 30° C. Once opened and recapped, place container in a low-humidity environment at the same storage temperature. Protect from moisture and light by keeping container tightly closed. Please refer to expiration date on container.