L.J. MEDIUM SLANT (10 slants)

L.J. Medium slant is used for isolation and cultivation of Mycobacterium species. It is prepared as per Jensen’s modification of the original formulation of Lowenstein. The egg-based media contains whole egg or egg yolk, potato starch, salts, and glycerol and is solidified by inspissation. These substances provide fatty acids and protein required for the metabolism of Mycobacteria.

for cultivation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Mycobacterium avium | Mycobacterium gordonae | Mycobacterium kansasii | Mycobacterium smegmatis | Mycobacterium tuberculosis H37RV

Clinical Diagnostics

1 Kit