(AB) Oxbile (Oxgall) 500G

Oxbile is dehydrated fresh bile and is prepared specifically for differentiation of bile tolerant microorganisms. A 10% solution of dehydrated bile is equivalent to a fresh bile solution. It is usually incorporated into media (Bile Esculin Agar, Brilliant Green Bile Agar) used for the determination of enteric pathogens. It is also found in Littman Oxgall Agar, a selective fungal medium. (Alpha Biosciences # O15-103-500gm)

Description: Oxbile is dehydrated fresh bile and is prepared specifically for differentiation of bile tolerant microorganisms. A 10% solution of dehydrated bile is equivalent to a fresh bile solution. It is usually incorporated into media (Bile Esculin Agar, Brilliant Green Bile Agar) used for the determination of enteric pathogens. It is also found in Littman Oxgall Agar, a selective fungal medium.

Storage: Store the sealed bottle containing the dehydrated medium at 2 to 30.0°C. Once opened and recapped, place the container in a low humidity environment at the same storage temperature. Protect it from moisture and light. The dehydrated medium should be discarded if it is not free flowing or if the color has changed from the original tan.