Bismuth Sulfite Agar (Powder)

Directions per Liter:

Dissolve 53grams per liter of distilled/deionized water, heating to boiling with stirring until completely solubilized.

Dispense into appropriate containers, loosen caps and autoclave for 15-30 minutes at 121ºC (15 psi).


Component g/liter
Casein Digest Peptone 5
Sodium Chloride 5
Peptic Digest of Animal 5
Beef Extract 5
Disodium Phosphate 5
Ferrous Sulfate 0.3
Bismuth Sulfite Indicator 8
Brilliant Green 0.025
Agar 20
Total: 53g/Liter


Storage and Stability:

Store powdered media at RT. Opened bottles should be capped tightly and kept in a dark, low humidity environment. Prepared media should be kept at 4°C and used within a short period of time.