Tryptone-Bile-X-Glucuronate (TBX) Agar (RTU)

TBX Agar is a selective medium for the enumeration of β-D-glucuronidase-positive Escherichia coli in food products and environmental samples of production area. The result is obtained directly by counting characteristic colonies after only 24 hours of incubation and no confirmation step is required.

The typical composition corresponds to that defined in the standards NF ISO 16649-1, NF ISO 16649-2 and NF EN ISO 16649-3.

Available in the following formats:

Ready-to-melt medium:
BM06908 – 10 vials of 100 mL
BM17108 – 10 vials of 200 mL

Also available in dehydrated medium:
BK146HA – 500 g bottle
BK146HM – 100 g bottle

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.