XLT4 (Xylose-Lysine-Tergitol 4) & Brilliant Green Agar (BGA) with Novobiocin Biplates

The 15 mm x 100 mm biplate format provides two distinct selective approaches on a single convenient plate: XLT-4 Agar offers highly selective isolation with characteristic black-centered colonies from hydrogen sulfide production, while Brilliant Green Agar with Novobiocin provides additional selectivity through brilliant green dye inhibition and novobiocin suppression of Proteus species. This dual-media strategy eliminates the need for separate plates, conserving sample volume and incubator space while enabling comparative evaluation of Salmonella recovery across two proven selective formulations. The complementary selectivity mechanisms ensure maximum detection sensitivity for diverse Salmonella serotypes that may exhibit variable growth characteristics on single-medium systems, making this biplate format essential for comprehensive food safety testing and environmental monitoring programs.

Features:

• Two-section biplate combines XLT-4 and Brilliant Green Agar with Novobiocin
• Dual selective mechanisms maximize Salmonella species recovery
• BGA section with novobiocin inhibits Proteus and enhances selectivity
• 15 mm x 100 mm format for convenient single-plate comparative testing
• Eliminates need for separate plates, conserving sample volume and incubator space
• Ideal for food safety testing and environmental Salmonella monitoring
• Complementary media ensure detection of diverse Salmonella serotypes