bioMérieux is pleased to announce the launch of SM ID2 Agar, a new chromogenic medium for the selective isolation and detection of Salmonella. This second-generation chromogenic medium features increased nutrient capacity, color intensity, sensitivity of detection and specificity of coloration. With 3 chromogenic substrates, SM ID2 optimizes the selective isolation and differentiation of Salmonella. Salmonella colonies, including serotype Typhi, Paratyphi and most Lactose(+) Salmonella present pale pink to mauve colonies Other organisms are either inhibited, colorless or pale blue in appearance Intense coloration of Salmonella colonies on a colorless background Large colony size after only 18-24 hrs. incubation More than 60 food matrices have been tested Several protocols and applications have been studied Salmonella isolation from different selective enrichment broths Salmonella detection according to the VIDAS® ICS method Confirmation of positive VIDAS SLM tests Direct identification of isolated colonies using API® 20E and ID 32 E Related Links: View other new media products Other Food products