HiMedia Xylose-Lysine Deoxycholate (XLD) Agar 500g

The HiMedia Xylose-Lysine Deoxycholate Agar (XLD Agar) (Ref: M031-500G) is a premium, selective culture medium formulated for the isolation and differentiation of pathogenic enteric bacilli, particularly Salmonella and Shigella species, from clinical, food, and environmental samples. Manufactured to stringent microbiological quality standards, this 500g powder formulation provides optimal biochemical differentiation through carbohydrate fermentation and hydrogen sulfide production.

Essential for clinical diagnostics, food safety testing, pharmaceutical quality control, and industrial microbiology, this specialized medium requires careful preparation—specifically heating to a boil with frequent agitation, while strictly avoiding autoclaving or overheating. When processed correctly in a water bath at 45-50°C and poured into sterile Petri plates, it yields distinct, reliable microbial colonies to ensure rigorous pathogen screening and regulatory compliance.