Mackey and Sandy’s formulation this medium is popular for urine culture in the clinical laboratory. The lack of electrolytes inhibits the spreading of Proteus spp. and bromothymol blue indicator allows easy differentiation of lactose and non-lactose fermenting organisms. Cystine is also present to benefit those organisms that have a particular cystine requirement. Streptococcus pyogenes and many other fastidious organisms that do not require the presence of blood can grow on this medium.
- Storage temperature: 2 to 8°C
- Appearance: firm gel
- Colour: green/blue
- Recommended incubation: aerobically at 37°C for 16 to 24 hours
- pH: 7.3 ± 0.2
- Plate size: 90mm
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