Description

Uses of MacConkey Agar

1. MacConkey agar is used for the isolation of gram-negative enteric bacteria.
2. It is used in the differentiation of lactose fermenting from lactose non-fermenting gram-negative bacteria.
3. It is used for the isolation of coliforms and intestinal pathogens in water, dairy products and biological specimens.
   

   Typical Formula*	gm/litre
   Peptone	20.0
   Lactose	10.0
   Bile salts	5.0
   Sodium chloride	5.0
   Neutral red	0.075
   Agar	12.0
   pH 7.4 ± 0.2