XLD Agar, USP HDx, 15x100mm Plate R, 10-Pack (SKU: G65)

XLD (Xylose Lysine Deoxycholate) Agar is a highly selective differential medium designed for the isolation and identification of enteric pathogens, particularly Salmonella and Shigella species from clinical, food, and environmental samples. This USP-grade formulation meets stringent quality standards for pharmaceutical and clinical microbiology laboratories, ensuring reliable and reproducible results in routine testing and quality control applications.

• Format: Ready-to-use 15x100mm plates for immediate inoculation and streamlined workflow
• Compliance: USP HDx grade meets United States Pharmacopeia standards for pharmaceutical microbiology testing
• Selective Action: Deoxycholate inhibits gram-positive organisms while allowing enteric pathogen growth
• Differential Indicators: Xylose, lysine, and lactose fermentation with phenol red indicator enables colony differentiation
• H₂S Detection: Sodium thiosulfate and ferric ammonium citrate detect hydrogen sulfide production (black-centered colonies)
• Package Size: 10 plates per pack for efficient inventory management and reduced waste