Can I use growth media other than MLSB with the DelAgua kit?
MLSB is the medium of choice in the UK and Europe for the isolation and enumeration of coliform bacteria, and is the medium that we are most familiar with using. However, it is not the only medium that can be used with the Delagua kit. Any of the broth media for the isolation and enumeration of total coliforms, thermotolerant coliforms or E.coli by the membrane filtration method can be used with the kit. Before using a different type of medium, check the manufacturer’s instruction for preparation and use of the medium, and interpretation of the results. The instructions provided in the users’ manual will not apply to these other types of media.
