
Bismuth sulfite agar

Bismuth sulfite agar is a type of agar media used to isolate "Salmonella" species. It uses glucose as a primary source of carbon. BLBG and bismuth stop gram-positive growth. Bismuth sulfite agar tests the ability to use ferrous sulfate and convert it to hydrogen sulfide.
Bismuth sulfite agar typically contains (w/v):
This medium is boiled for sterility, not autoclaved.