Description

Dextrose Proteose Peptone HiVeg™ Agar Base With added blood and tellurite is used for isolation of Corynebacterium diphtheriae. Proteose peptone serves as source of carbon, nitrogen, vitamins and minerals. Dextrose serves as an energy source. Sodiumbchloride helps to maintain the osmotic equilibrium. Potassium tellurite serves as a selective agent. Corynebacterium diphtheriae grows as black coloured colony due to tellurite reduction. It is prepared by replacing animal peptones with vegetable defined peptones to avoid BSE/TSE/GMO risk.