Ampicillin Selective Supplement (100mgs/L)
E&O Laboratories Ltd Ampicillin Selective Supplement can be used with LB Agar for selective cultivation of E. coli strains that contain plasmids conferring ampicillin resistance. Ampicillin is an antibiotic used to treat a number of bacterial infections. It is a beta-lactam antibiotic that is part of the amino penicillin family. It is active against many Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
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| Escherichia coli ESBL | ESBL 1 | Growth |
| Escherichia coli | NCTC 12241 | Inhibited |
Each vial contains Ampicillin at a concentration of 0.1gms/Litre
To reconstitute each vial aseptically add approximately 2-3ml of Sterile Distilled Water. Close the vial and gently agitate to assist reconstitution.
Add the contents of the vial to the required sterile base medium of choice prepared according to the manufactures instructions and allowed to cool to below 50°C. Mix gently but thoroughly and pour or aseptically dispense into the desired sterile containers or dishes.