Muller-Kauffmann Tetrathionate-Novobiocin Broth (MKTTn)

MKTTn Broth is used as one of two selective enrichment medium for the detection of salmonellae following the horizontal method described in the ISO 6579-1 standard. Associated with MSRV medium, it is also used in the protocol for the isolation and identification of Salmonella in animal production environments (NF U 47-100), in poultry (NF U 47-101) and in mammals (NF U 47-102).

MKTTn broth is also used as a second selective enrichment broth for the detection of Salmonella in waters following the protocol described in the NF ISO 19250 standard.

Available:

Dehydrated medium (without iodine): 500 g bottle
Dehydrated medium (without iodine nor Novobiocin): 500 g bottle

BK169HA is to be used with the following supplements: Novobiocin Selective Supplement:
BS03308 – 10 vials of 10 mg
BS05608 – 8 vials of 40 mg

Also available in ready-to-use medium: 50 tubes of 10 ml (BM07808).

In compliance with regulatory requirements, a USDA permit (VS 16-3) is mandatory for shipments from Canada to the USA due to the inclusion of peptone, an animal byproduct.