Coliform Enrichment Media
Food and environmental samples require enrichment before pathogen testing to amplify or grow any existing bacterial pathogens, making it easier to detect Coliform in test samples.
Actero™ UNIVERSAL Enrichment Media represents established formulations that can be used for standard Coliform testing protocols employed in today’s labs.
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View our list of Universal Actero™ Coliform Enrichment Media products available below.
FSI Cat #
FCM-049
FCM-050
FCM-051
FCM-050
FCM-051
Product Name
ACTERO™ LACTOSE BROTH
Format
10KG
2KG
500g
Description
Lactose Broth is used for the detection and/or verification of the presence of Salmonella and other coliform organisms in water, foods, dairy, and pharmaceutical products.
FSI Cat #
FCM-073
FCM-074
FCM-075
FCM-074
FCM-075
Product Name
ACTERO™ VIOLET RED BILE AGAR
Format
10KG
2KG
500g
Description
Violet Red Bile Agar is used for the detection and determination of coliforms in food, milk, water, and other sanitary materials. It is a selective medium which detects the growth of lactose fermenting coliforms.
FSI Cat #
FCM-079
FCM-080
FCM-081
FCM-080
FCM-081
Product Name
ACTERO™ LAURYL SULFATE BROTH
Format
10KG
2KG
500g
Description
Lauryl Sulfate Broth, otherwise known as Lauryl Tryptose Broth, is used for the detection of coliforms in water and wastewater. Coliforms are often used as indicators of fecal contamination in water and bacterial contamination in food products.
FSI Cat #
FCM-091
FCM-092
FCM-093
FCM-092
FCM-093
Product Name
ACTERO™ EC MEDIUM
Format
10KG
2KG
500g
Description
EC Medium, otherwise known as EC Broth, is used to detect the presence of coliform bacteria in water, wastewater, and foods.
FSI Cat #
FCM-110
FCM-111
FCM-123
FCM-111
FCM-123
Product Name
ACTERO™ LACTOSE BROTH – MEDIABOX™
Format
5L
10L
20L
10L
20L
Description
Lactose Broth is used for the detection and/or verification of the presence of Salmonella and other coliform organisms in water, foods, dairy, and pharmaceutical products. This media is frequently used as a pre-enrichment in the analysis of food, milk products and water for Salmonella. The medium comes prepared in a liquid bag format and presented in a compact, bench ready outer box container.
FSI Cat #
FCM-131
FCM-132
FCM-133
FCM-132
FCM-133
Product Name
ACTERO™ MACCONKEY AGAR
Format
10KG
2KG
500g
2KG
500g
Description
MacConkey Agar is used for the isolation and differentiation of the coliform organisms and enteric pathogens based upon the fermentation of lactose.
FSI Cat #
FCM-188
FCM-189
FCM-190
FCM-189
FCM-190
Product Name
ACTERO™ BRILLIANT GREEN BILE BROTH 2%
Format
10KG
2KG
500g
Description
Brilliant Green Bile Broth 2%, also referred to as Brilliant Green Bile Broth or Brilliant Green Bile Lactose Broth, is a medium used for confirming the presence of coliforms in water, sewage and dairy products.
FSI Cat #
FCM-246
FCM-247
FCM-247
Product Name
ACTERO™ UNIVERSAL FDL PEPTONE BROTH
Format
500g
2KG
2KG
Description
Fluorocult DEV Lactose Peptone Broth is particularly suited for the enrichment and determination of the titre of coliform bacteria in the bacteriological analysis of water. E. coli shows a positive fluorescence under UV light (366 nm). A positive indole reaction is made for confirmation. All Actero™ Universal Enrichment Media are standard, high quality formulations and ISO compliant.