Salmonella Shigella (SS) Agar

SS Agar (Salmonella Shigella Agar) is a selective and differential culture medium used for the isolation and identification of pathogenic
Salmonella and Shigella species from clinical, food, and environmental samples.
Its formulation is designed to suppress non-target Gram-negative bacteria, allowing accurate detection of enteric pathogens.

 Key Components:

• Peptone & Lactose – Nutrient source and differential agent

• Bile Salts & Brilliant Green – Inhibit Gram-positive and many Gram-negative non-targets

• Sodium Thiosulfate & Ferric Citrate – Detect H₂S-producing organisms (e.g., Salmonella)

• Agar – Solidifying agent

 High-Quality Media by biolab

Manufactured by biolab, a trusted German brand known for high-performance microbiological media. In Iran, SS Agar is exclusively distributed by Fardad Azma Rad, the official representative of biolab.

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