MUG EC BROTH, MODIFIED *

EC Broth was devised by Hajna and Perry for the detection of Escherichia coli and coliforms. This was further modified by the addition of the fluorogenic compound MUG for rapid detection of E. coli. MUG permits rapid detection of E. coli when medium is observed under UV light for fluorescence. MUG also detects anaerogenic strains which may not be detected in conventional procedure. MUG is hydrolyzed by an enzyme ?-glucuronidase possessed by Escherichia coli to yield a fluorescent end product 4-Methylumbelliferone.

recommended for detection and enumeration of Escherichia coli on surface and waste water by miniaturized method (MPN)

Escherichia coli

Water

500 gm