{"product_id":"simmons-citrate-agar","title":"Simmons Citrate Agar (AS-1348)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"aus-product-page aus-simmons-citrate\" style=\"font-family:'Segoe UI',system-ui,-apple-system,sans-serif;color:#1d2935;line-height:1.65;max-width:1200px;margin:0 auto;padding:20px;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- HERO --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f5f3ff 0%,#ddd6fe 100%);border-radius:18px;padding:40px;margin-bottom:30px;box-shadow:0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,.08);border:1px solid #d8e1e8;border-left:8px solid #7c3aed;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.2fr .8fr;gap:30px;align-items:start;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#6d28d9;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:12px;background:#fff;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:20px;border:1px solid #d8e1e8;\"\u003e\n          AuSaMicS Life Science • Biochemical Differentiation Media\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003ch1 style=\"color:#1e1b4b;margin:0 0 8px 0;font-size:32px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eSimmons Citrate Agar\u003c\/h1\u003e\n        \u003ch2 style=\"color:#312e81;margin:0 0 15px 0;font-weight:400;font-size:20px;opacity:.9;\"\u003eDefined Medium for Citrate Utilization Testing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n        \u003cp style=\"font-size:17px;margin:0 0 20px 0;color:#334e68;max-width:700px;font-weight:500;\"\u003e\n          Simmons Citrate Agar is a defined differential medium used to determine whether microorganisms can utilize citrate as the sole carbon source and ammonium salts as the sole nitrogen source. It is widely used in IMViC testing and routine biochemical differentiation of \u003cem\u003eEnterobacteriaceae\u003c\/em\u003e and other Gram-negative bacteria.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan style=\"background:#7c3aed;color:#fff;padding:8px 16px;border-radius:25px;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAS-1348\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cspan style=\"background:#fff;border:2px solid #7c3aed;color:#6d28d9;padding:8px 16px;border-radius:25px;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDefined Citrate Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cspan style=\"background:#28a745;color:#fff;padding:8px 16px;border-radius:25px;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAustralian Stock\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cspan style=\"background:#c9a84c;color:#1a1a1a;padding:8px 16px;border-radius:25px;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIMViC Panel Ready\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:20px;flex-wrap:wrap;font-size:14px;color:#4a5568;\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePanel:\u003c\/strong\u003e IMViC \u0026amp; extended biochemical ID\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReadout:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green to blue indicator shift\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrate utilization profiling\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff;padding:25px;border-radius:18px;box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.1);border:1px solid #d8e1e8;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"color:#1e1b4b;margin:0 0 15px 0;text-align:center;font-size:16px;\"\u003eCitrate Utilization Specialist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;color:#4a5568;text-align:center;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDefined formula\u003c\/strong\u003e for reproducible results\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBromothymol blue\u003c\/strong\u003e for easy interpretation\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for IMViC workflows\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeaching and QC friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoutine diagnostic utility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px;padding:15px;background:#f5f3ff;border-radius:12px;text-align:center;border:1px solid #ddd6fe;\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"color:#7c3aed;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;\"\u003eIndicator System\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"color:#4a5568;font-size:13px;margin-top:5px;\"\u003eAlkaline citrate metabolism shifts the medium toward blue\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr;gap:35px;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003c!-- LEFT --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\n      \u003c!-- OVERVIEW --\u003e\n      \u003csection style=\"margin-bottom:35px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"color:#1e1b4b;font-size:22px;margin:0 0 15px 0;padding-bottom:10px;border-bottom:3px solid #1d6fb8;\"\u003eOverview \u0026amp; Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"background:#f8fafc;padding:20px;border-radius:16px;border-left:5px solid #1d6fb8;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:14px;color:#334155;\"\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\n            Simmons Citrate Agar is used to determine the ability of microorganisms to utilize citrate as the sole carbon source and ammonium phosphate as the sole nitrogen source. Organisms capable of citrate metabolism produce alkaline by-products that shift the pH indicator from green toward blue.\n          \u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\n            The medium is classically incorporated into IMViC testing and broader biochemical identification schemes for enteric and related Gram-negative organisms.\n          \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(230px,1fr));gap:15px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"background:#ecfdf5;padding:15px;border-radius:12px;border:1px solid #bbf7d0;\"\u003e\n            \u003cstrong style=\"color:#15803d;\"\u003ePrimary Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\n            \u003cul style=\"margin:8px 0 0 18px;color:#166534;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n              \u003cli\u003eDifferentiation of \u003cem\u003eEnterobacteriaceae\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n              \u003cli\u003eIMViC “C” component\u003c\/li\u003e\n              \u003cli\u003eClinical, food, and environmental microbiology\u003c\/li\u003e\n              \u003cli\u003eTeaching practicals and QC workflows\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003c\/ul\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n          \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fefce8;padding:15px;border-radius:12px;border:1px solid #facc15;\"\u003e\n            \u003cstrong style=\"color:#854d0e;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\n            \u003cul style=\"margin:8px 0 0 18px;color:#92400e;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n              \u003cli\u003eDefined mineral salts medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n              \u003cli\u003eClear bromothymol blue endpoint\u003c\/li\u003e\n              \u003cli\u003eUseful in slant format for easy reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n              \u003cli\u003eSupports standardized biochemical identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003c\/ul\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n      \u003c!-- FORMULATION --\u003e\n      \u003csection style=\"margin-bottom:35px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"color:#1e1b4b;font-size:22px;margin:0 0 15px 0;padding-bottom:10px;border-bottom:3px solid #1d6fb8;\"\u003eDefined Simmons Citrate Formulation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv style=\"background:#f8fafc;padding:20px;border-radius:16px;border-left:5px solid #1d6fb8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n          \u003ch4 style=\"color:#1e1b4b;margin:0 0 15px 0;font-size:16px;\"\u003eBase Medium Composition (per Liter)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\n            \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:13px;border:1px solid #d8e1e8;background:#fff;\"\u003e\n              \u003cthead style=\"background:#f6f8fb;\"\u003e\n                \u003ctr\u003e\n                  \u003cth style=\"padding:12px;text-align:left;border-bottom:2px solid #d8e1e8;\"\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n                  \u003cth style=\"padding:12px;text-align:left;border-bottom:2px solid #d8e1e8;\"\u003eAmount\u003c\/th\u003e\n                  \u003cth style=\"padding:12px;text-align:left;border-bottom:2px solid #d8e1e8;\"\u003eFunction\u003c\/th\u003e\n                  \u003cth style=\"padding:12px;text-align:left;border-bottom:2px solid #d8e1e8;\"\u003eDiagnostic Role\u003c\/th\u003e\n                \u003c\/tr\u003e\n              \u003c\/thead\u003e\n              \u003ctbody\u003e\n                \u003ctr style=\"background:#f0f9ff;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;font-weight:700;color:#0f766e;\"\u003eSodium Citrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;font-weight:700;color:#0f766e;\"\u003e2.0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eSole carbon source\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eSelects for organisms able to transport and metabolize citrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003c\/tr\u003e\n                \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eAmmonium Dihydrogen Phosphate\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003e1.0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eSole nitrogen source\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eSupports growth only when citrate metabolism is active\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003c\/tr\u003e\n                \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eDipotassium Phosphate\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003e0.2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eBuffer\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eHelps maintain indicator performance\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003c\/tr\u003e\n                \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eMagnesium Sulfate\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003e0.2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eCofactor source\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eSupports enzymatic activity\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003c\/tr\u003e\n                \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eSodium Chloride\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003e5.0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eOsmotic balance\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eMaintains ionic environment\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003c\/tr\u003e\n                \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff9e6;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;font-weight:700;color:#d97706;\"\u003eBromothymol Blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;font-weight:700;color:#d97706;\"\u003e0.08 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003epH indicator\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eChanges from green to blue as alkaline metabolites accumulate\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003c\/tr\u003e\n                \u003ctr\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eAgar\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003e15.0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eSolidifying agent\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eProvides slant surface for visual interpretation\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003c\/tr\u003e\n              \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n            \u003c\/table\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:12px;font-size:13px;color:#475569;\"\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eFinal pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.8 ± 0.2 at 25°C\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n      \u003c!-- PREP --\u003e\n      \u003csection style=\"margin-bottom:35px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"color:#1e1b4b;font-size:22px;margin:0 0 20px 0;padding-bottom:10px;border-bottom:3px solid #1d6fb8;\"\u003ePreparation, Incubation \u0026amp; Interpretation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(250px,1fr));gap:20px;\"\u003e\n\n          \u003cdiv style=\"background:#f8fafc;padding:20px;border-radius:16px;border-left:5px solid #0ea5e9;\"\u003e\n            \u003ch4 style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;font-size:16px;color:#0f172a;\"\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n            \u003col style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px;font-size:14px;color:#334155;\"\u003e\n              \u003cli\u003eSuspend \u003cstrong\u003e18.4 g\u003c\/strong\u003e of dehydrated medium in \u003cstrong\u003e1 L\u003c\/strong\u003e purified or distilled water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n              \u003cli\u003eHeat with gentle agitation until fully dissolved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n              \u003cli\u003eDispense into tubes for slants or suitable vessels for plates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n              \u003cli\u003eAutoclave at \u003cstrong\u003e121°C for 15 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n              \u003cli\u003eCool in a slanted position when preparing citrate slants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003c\/ol\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n          \u003cdiv style=\"background:#ecfdf5;padding:20px;border-radius:16px;border-left:5px solid #10b981;\"\u003e\n            \u003ch4 style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;font-size:16px;color:#064e3b;\"\u003eIncubation Conditions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n            \u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px;font-size:14px;color:#166534;\"\u003e\n              \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35–37°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n              \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–48 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n              \u003cli\u003eWeak or slow reactions may require extended incubation\u003c\/li\u003e\n              \u003cli\u003eFor some organisms, observation may continue up to 7 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003c\/ul\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n          \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fef2f2;padding:20px;border-radius:16px;border-left:5px solid #ef4444;\"\u003e\n            \u003ch4 style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;font-size:16px;color:#991b1b;\"\u003eResult Interpretation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n            \u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px;font-size:14px;color:#7f1d1d;\"\u003e\n              \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePositive:\u003c\/strong\u003e visible growth with blue coloration or strong blue-green shift\u003c\/li\u003e\n              \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNegative:\u003c\/strong\u003e no growth and medium remains green\u003c\/li\u003e\n              \u003cli\u003eGrowth without obvious color change should be interpreted carefully and confirmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n              \u003cli\u003eAlways assess alongside the broader biochemical profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003c\/ul\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n      \u003c!-- PANEL INTEGRATION --\u003e\n      \u003csection style=\"margin-bottom:35px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"color:#1e1b4b;font-size:22px;margin:0 0 20px 0;padding-bottom:10px;border-bottom:3px solid #1d6fb8;\"\u003eBiochemical Panel Integration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:13px;border:1px solid #d8e1e8;background:#fff;min-width:900px;\"\u003e\n            \u003cthead style=\"background:#f6f8fb;\"\u003e\n              \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003cth style=\"padding:12px;text-align:left;border-bottom:2px solid #d8e1e8;\"\u003eMedium \/ Test\u003c\/th\u003e\n                \u003cth style=\"padding:12px;text-align:left;border-bottom:2px solid #d8e1e8;\"\u003ePrimary Target\u003c\/th\u003e\n                \u003cth style=\"padding:12px;text-align:left;border-bottom:2px solid #d8e1e8;\"\u003ePrinciple\u003c\/th\u003e\n                \u003cth style=\"padding:12px;text-align:left;border-bottom:2px solid #d8e1e8;\"\u003eTypical Use\u003c\/th\u003e\n                \u003cth style=\"padding:12px;text-align:left;border-bottom:2px solid #d8e1e8;\"\u003eKey Advantage\u003c\/th\u003e\n              \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003c\/thead\u003e\n            \u003ctbody\u003e\n              \u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f3ff;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;font-weight:700;color:#7c3aed;\"\u003eSimmons Citrate Agar (AS-1348)\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eGram-negative rods \/ \u003cem\u003eEnterobacteriaceae\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eCitrate utilization\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eIMViC “C” test\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eDefined composition and clear endpoint\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003c\/tr\u003e\n              \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eIndole Medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eTryptophanase-positive organisms\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eIndole production\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eIMViC “I”\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eDifferentiates \u003cem\u003eE. coli\u003c\/em\u003e from many others\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003c\/tr\u003e\n              \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eMethyl Red Broth\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eMixed-acid fermenters\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eStable acid production\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eIMViC “MR”\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eDetects strong acid fermentation\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003c\/tr\u003e\n              \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eVoges-Proskauer Broth\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eAcetoin producers\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eNeutral end-product detection\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eIMViC “VP”\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eUseful for \u003cem\u003eEnterobacter\u003c\/em\u003e \/ \u003cem\u003eKlebsiella\u003c\/em\u003e differentiation\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003c\/tr\u003e\n              \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eTSI \/ KIA Slants\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eEnteric organisms\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eSugar fermentation, gas, H₂S\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eSupplementary enteric ID\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eMultiple reactions in one medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n          \u003c\/table\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n      \u003c!-- STRATEGIC --\u003e\n      \u003csection style=\"margin-bottom:35px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"color:#1e1b4b;font-size:22px;margin:0 0 20px 0;padding-bottom:10px;border-bottom:3px solid #1d6fb8;\"\u003eStrategic Use of Simmons Citrate Agar\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr));gap:20px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"background:#e8f5e8;padding:20px;border-radius:16px;border:1px solid #c8e6c9;\"\u003e\n            \u003ch4 style=\"color:#2e7d32;margin:0 0 15px 0;font-size:16px;\"\u003eKey Advantages\u003c\/h4\u003e\n            \u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px;font-size:14px;color:#2e7d32;\"\u003e\n              \u003cli\u003eDefined formulation for reproducibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n              \u003cli\u003eEasy visual endpoint via bromothymol blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n              \u003cli\u003eStandard IMViC medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n              \u003cli\u003eUseful in clinical, food, water, and teaching labs\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003c\/ul\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n          \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff3e0;padding:20px;border-radius:16px;border:1px solid #ffcc02;\"\u003e\n            \u003ch4 style=\"color:#e65100;margin:0 0 15px 0;font-size:16px;\"\u003eMethod Considerations\u003c\/h4\u003e\n            \u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px;font-size:14px;color:#e65100;\"\u003e\n              \u003cli\u003eHeavy inocula can distort weak reactions\u003c\/li\u003e\n              \u003cli\u003eSome strains require longer incubation\u003c\/li\u003e\n              \u003cli\u003eGrowth without clear color change may need confirmation\u003c\/li\u003e\n              \u003cli\u003eShould be read as part of the full biochemical profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003c\/ul\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n          \u003cdiv style=\"background:#f5f3ff;padding:20px;border-radius:16px;border:1px solid #ddd6fe;\"\u003e\n            \u003ch4 style=\"color:#7c3aed;margin:0 0 15px 0;font-size:16px;\"\u003eSelection Guide\u003c\/h4\u003e\n            \u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px;font-size:14px;color:#7c3aed;\"\u003e\n              \u003cli\u003eUse in every classical IMViC workflow\u003c\/li\u003e\n              \u003cli\u003eExcellent for enteric differentiation training labs\u003c\/li\u003e\n              \u003cli\u003eCombine with TSI\/KIA for broader biochemical profiling\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003c\/ul\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n      \u003c!-- QC --\u003e\n      \u003csection style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f5f3ff 0%,#ddd6fe 100%);padding:20px;border-radius:16px;border-left:5px solid #7c3aed;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4 style=\"color:#7c3aed;margin:0 0 15px 0;font-size:16px;\"\u003eQuality Control \u0026amp; Performance Standards\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(220px,1fr));gap:15px;font-size:14px;color:#374151;\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n            \u003cstrong style=\"color:#7c3aed;\"\u003ePositive Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n            \u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eKlebsiella pneumoniae\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eEnterobacter aerogenes\u003c\/em\u003e — growth with blue coloration\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n            \u003cstrong style=\"color:#7c3aed;\"\u003eNegative Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n            \u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eEscherichia coli\u003c\/em\u003e — no growth and medium remains green\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n            \u003cstrong style=\"color:#7c3aed;\"\u003ePhysical QC:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n            \u003cspan\u003eGreen medium; firm gel; correct pH and appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n            \u003cstrong style=\"color:#7c3aed;\"\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n            \u003cspan\u003eCOA and lot-specific QC data available on request\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/section\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003c!-- RIGHT --\u003e\n    \u003caside\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff;padding:20px;border-radius:16px;border:1px solid #d8e1e8;margin-bottom:25px;box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(15,23,42,.06);\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"color:#1e1b4b;font-size:18px;margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eProduct Snapshot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;color:#64748b;\"\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSimmons Citrate Agar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;color:#64748b;\"\u003eCatalog Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAS-1348\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;color:#64748b;\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;\"\u003eDehydrated culture medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;color:#64748b;\"\u003eIntended Use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;\"\u003eCitrate utilization testing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;color:#64748b;\"\u003eHS Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;\"\u003e3821.00.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/table\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#f8fafc;padding:20px;border-radius:16px;border:1px solid #d8e1e8;margin-bottom:25px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"color:#1e1b4b;font-size:18px;margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Shelf Life\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px;font-size:14px;color:#334155;\"\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDehydrated medium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepared slants\/plates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store at 2–8°C and protect from light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eUse prepared medium within normal validated in-house shelf-life limits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eAvoid overheating, which may impair indicator performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fef2f2;padding:20px;border-radius:16px;border:1px solid #fecaca;margin-bottom:25px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"color:#b91c1c;font-size:18px;margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eWarnings \u0026amp; Precautions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px;font-size:14px;color:#7f1d1d;\"\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eFor laboratory use only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eNot for human, animal, or food use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eUse standard microbiological aseptic technique.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eDispose of inoculated material according to biosafety procedures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff;padding:20px;border-radius:16px;border:1px solid #d8e1e8;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"color:#1e1b4b;font-size:18px;margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eWorkflow Integration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#4b5563;margin:0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\n          Simmons Citrate Agar fits naturally into classical enteric identification workflows.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px;font-size:14px;color:#4b5563;\"\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eUse with Indole, MR, and VP for IMViC testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003ePair with TSI\/KIA for broader biochemical characterization\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eSuitable for teaching, QC, and routine ID panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/aside\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ausamics Life Science","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":48382912102655,"sku":"AS-1348-100G","price":39.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":48382912135423,"sku":"AS-1348-500G","price":119.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5 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