Suspend 69.02 grams (the equivalent weight of dehydrated medium per liter) in 1000 ml of purified/distilled water
Heat to boiling to dissolve the medium completely
Light yellow to pinkish beige homogeneous free flowing powder
Description
Deoxycholate Citrate Agar is a selective medium recommended for the isolation of enteric pathogens particularly Salmonella and Shigella species in accordance with European Pharmacopoeia.