{"product_id":"kligler-iron-agar-for-enterobacteriaceae-differentiation","title":"Kligler Iron Agar for Enterobacteriaceae Differentiation | AS-1261","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"aus-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKligler Iron Agar (KIA)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelective differential medium for Enterobacteriaceae identification based on carbohydrate fermentation and hydrogen sulfide production.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"aus-kv\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCatalogue Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAS-1261\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAuSaMicS Pty Ltd, Melbourne, Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifferential solid medium (slant)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinal pH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.4 ± 0.2 at 25°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHS Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3821.00.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIntended Use\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKligler Iron Agar (KIA) is used for the differentiation of Gram-negative enteric bacteria based on glucose and lactose fermentation, gas production, and hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) formation. It is widely applied in clinical microbiology, food safety testing, and water analysis workflows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePrinciple of the Medium\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlucose (0.1%):\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited concentration enables detection of glucose fermentation via initial acid production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLactose (1.0%):\u003c\/strong\u003e Sustained acid production differentiates lactose fermenters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhenol Red:\u003c\/strong\u003e pH indicator — yellow under acidic conditions, red under alkaline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSodium Thiosulfate + Ferric Ammonium Citrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Detect hydrogen sulfide production as black precipitate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeptones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide nitrogen and support growth of non-fermenters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInterpretation of Results\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"aus-dt\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReaction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSlant\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eButt\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInterpretation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYellow\/Yellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlucose + Lactose fermentation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed\/Yellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlkaline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlucose fermentation only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed\/Red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlkaline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlkaline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo fermentation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack precipitate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eH₂S production\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGas formation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCracks\/lifting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGas production\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eComposition (per litre)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"aus-dt\" style=\"width: 100.026%; height: 176.378px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5976px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 52.9916%; height: 19.5976px;\"\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 24.7493%; height: 19.5976px;\"\u003eCAS\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 18.6659%; height: 19.5976px;\"\u003eAmount\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5976px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 52.9916%; height: 19.5976px;\"\u003ePeptone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.7493%; height: 19.5976px;\"\u003e73049-73-7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.6659%; height: 19.5976px;\"\u003e20.0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5976px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 52.9916%; height: 19.5976px;\"\u003eLactose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.7493%; height: 19.5976px;\"\u003e63-42-3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.6659%; height: 19.5976px;\"\u003e10.0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5976px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 52.9916%; height: 19.5976px;\"\u003eGlucose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.7493%; height: 19.5976px;\"\u003e50-99-7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.6659%; height: 19.5976px;\"\u003e1.0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5976px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 52.9916%; height: 19.5976px;\"\u003eSodium Chloride\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.7493%; height: 19.5976px;\"\u003e7647-14-5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.6659%; height: 19.5976px;\"\u003e5.0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5976px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 52.9916%; height: 19.5976px;\"\u003eSodium Thiosulfate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.7493%; height: 19.5976px;\"\u003e7772-98-7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.6659%; height: 19.5976px;\"\u003e0.3 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5976px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 52.9916%; height: 19.5976px;\"\u003eFerric Ammonium Citrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.7493%; height: 19.5976px;\"\u003e1185-57-5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.6659%; height: 19.5976px;\"\u003e0.5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5976px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 52.9916%; height: 19.5976px;\"\u003ePhenol Red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.7493%; height: 19.5976px;\"\u003e143-74-8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.6659%; height: 19.5976px;\"\u003e0.025 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5976px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 52.9916%; height: 19.5976px;\"\u003eAgar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.7493%; height: 19.5976px;\"\u003e9002-18-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.6659%; height: 19.5976px;\"\u003e12.0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDissolve 48.8 g in 1 L purified water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat with agitation until fully dissolved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSterilise at 121°C for 15 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCool and dispense into tubes to form slants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStorage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore dehydrated medium at 15–30°C, protected from moisture and light. Prepared medium should be stored at 2–8°C and used within recommended shelf life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eApplications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClinical microbiology — Enterobacteriaceae differentiation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood microbiology — pathogen screening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater testing — coliform differentiation workflows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEquivalent Products\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOxoid CM0033\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBD Difco 213730\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMerck 1.03981\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #6b7280;\"\u003eFor laboratory use only. 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