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World J Gastroenterol. Feb 28, 2005; 11(8): 1225-1227
Published online Feb 28, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i8.1225
Table 2 Microorganisms analyzed and incubating media, times and temperatures.
MediumMicroorganismColor of the colonyIncubation conditions
Bifidobacteria iodoacetate medium25 (BIM-25)Bifidobacterium spp.Green48 h, 35-37 °C
Lactobacillus anaerobic MRS with bromocresol green (MRS-modified)Lactobacillus spp.Reddish orange48 h, 35-37 °C
Tryptose-sulfite-D-cycloserine agar (TSC)Clostridium perfringensWhite with black center24 h, 35-37 °C
Endo agar plates (Endo)Coliform organismsMetallic red24 h, 35-37 °C
CDC anaerobe blood agar plates (CDC)Total anaerobic organismsWhite48 h, 35-37 °C