MAST T.C.B.S. Cholera Medium 500g – DM218D

MAST T.C.B.S. Cholera Medium 500g is a selective microbiological culture medium used for the isolation and differentiation of Vibrio species, including Vibrio cholerae. T.C.B.S. stands for Thiosulfate Citrate Bile Salts Sucrose. Its alkaline formulation and selective ingredients suppress many competing organisms while supporting Vibrio growth. Sucrose fermentation also assists differentiation: Vibrio cholerae typically produces yellow colonies due to sucrose fermentation. Key Features - Selective medium for Vibrio spp. - Suitable for isolation of Vibrio cholerae - Designed for food, water, milk and dairy-product bacteriology - Contains thiosulphate, citrate, bile salts and sucrose - Helps differentiate sucrose-fermenting Vibrio organisms - Strongly alkaline formulation - Supplied as dehydrated powder - 500g pack - Do not autoclave after preparation Specification Details Product T.C.B.S. Cholera Medium Brand MAST Product Code DM218D Pack Size 500g Form Dehydrated powder Medium Type Selective microbiological culture medium Primary Application Isolation of Vibrio species Approximate pH 8.6 Preparation Rate Approximately 90g/L Autoclaving Do not autoclave Application Areas Clinical, food and water microbiology Intended Users Trained laboratory professionals