Specific Salmonella detection with Lab M’s new XLT4 Agar for effective monitoring in the presence of competing organisms
6 December 2011; Bury, UK: It’s often a challenge to identify Salmonella species in samples heavily contaminated with competing microbiological flora, so Lab M has added new Xylose Lysine Tergitol-4 (XLT4) Agar to its extensive range of products for salmonella isolation and identification
Lab M’s new XLT4 is a highly selective and very cost-effective medium for the specific detection and enhanced recovery of non-typhi Salmonella spp. from environmental, food and clinical samples. It enables labs to rapidly determine whether or not these pathogenic organisms are present, for effective monitoring even when faced with difficult materials such as faecally contaminated agricultural samples.
XLT4 Agar is part of Lab M’s comprehensive and proven range of media for the isolation and culture of salmonellae. Offering a convenient choice of methodologies to fit individual laboratory testing requirements, the Lab M range supports the need to rapidly screen, isolate and identify salmonellae from a variety of sample types.
Lab M is known for the development and manufacture of culture media that meet the rigorous demands of microbiological testing. Through an ongoing programme of product development, the company continues to introduce new formulations, thereby helping users achieve their specific requirements. Full details of Lab M’s new XLT4 Agar and comprehensive portfolio of microbiological products which are available at www.labm.com
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CAPTION: Lab M’s new XLT4 Agar (LAB221) for selective differential isolation of Salmonella spp.
About Lab M
Lab M is a long established company specialising in the development and production of microbiological diagnostic products. It has an international reputation for the high quality of its dehydrated culture media and chromogenic media, as well as its wide range of media supplements. www.labm.com
For further information
Chris Wolfenden
Marketing Communications Co-ordinator
Lab M Ltd, Topley House, Tel: +44 (0)161 797 5729
52 Wash Lane, Bury, Lancashire Fax: +44 (0)161 762 9322
BL9 6AS, UK Email: info@labm.com
Trish Appleton
Kapler Communications Ltd
Knowledge Centre, Wyboston Lakes, Tel: +44 (0)1480 479280
Great North Road, Wyboston, Fax: +44 (0)1480 470343
Bedfordshire, MK44 3BY, UK Email: trish@kapleronline.com
