Hektoen Enteric Agar HDx CRITERION – 2L (C5840)

Hektoen Enteric Agar HDx is a selective and differential culture medium designed for the isolation and differentiation of enteric pathogens, particularly Salmonella and Shigella species, from clinical and food samples. This dehydrated formulation from the trusted CRITERION line provides reliable performance for microbiology laboratories conducting routine enteric pathogen screening and identification.

• Selective medium inhibits growth of gram-positive organisms and suppresses normal enteric flora
• Differential formulation allows visual distinction between lactose fermenters and non-fermenters
• H₂S-producing colonies appear with characteristic black centers for easy identification
• HDx (High Definition) formulation ensures consistent lot-to-lot performance
• Convenient 2-liter dehydrated format for cost-effective media preparation
• CRITERION quality standards ensure reliable results for clinical and food testing applications