LEIFSON DEOXYCHOLATE AGAR, MODIFIED

Leifson Deoxycholate Agar, was originally described by Leifson and further modified by Hynes for selective isolation and differentiation of Salmonella and Shigella species. This medium is the modification of Leifson Agar for the isolation and maximum recovery of intestinal pathogens. Leifson Deoxycholate Agar, Modified is a less selective medium and is used for direct sampling of faeces.

for selective isolation and di?erentiation of Salmonella and Shigella species