Decarboxylase Broth Moeller Culture Media

When supplemented with appropriate substrates, used to differentiate gram negative enteric bacteria.

Moeller first described the use of an amino acid decarboxylase test to distinguish between various microorganisms. He further noted that the production of lysine, arginine, ornithine and glutamic acid decarboxylase helped to differentiate between gram-negative enteric bacteria. Ewing et al. concluded, after investigating the decarboxylase activity of 2937 cultures of the Enterobacteriaceae, that the Moeller formulation should be considered the standard medium for studying decarboxylate reactions. Bacteria which produce decarboxylase will produce an alkaline reaction (purple or violet). Decarboxylase negative bacteria will give an acidic reaction (yellow) due to the fermentation of dextrose. To insure proper reactions overlay medium with sterile mineral oil.

Small volumes of Decarboxylase Broth Moeller culture media vial(s) may occasionally become entrapped in the seal of the product vial during shipment and storage. If necessary, briefly centrifuge the vial on a tabletop centrifuge to dislodge any liquid in the container`s cap. Certain products may require to ship with dry ice and additional dry ice fee may apply.

MBS653417 is a culture media targeting Decarboxylase Broth Moeller. Also known as Decarboxylase Broth Moeller (Powder).