LIPOVITELLIN SALT MANNITOL AGAR BASE

The coagulase-positive species of Staphylococcus i.e. Staphylococcus aureus is well-documented as a human opportunistic pathogen. S.aureus is also isolated from recreational water like swimming pools, and are thus indicators of health risk. S.aureus is relatively resistant to the effect of disinfectant like chlorine and sodium chloride.
Lipovitellin Salt Mannitol Agar Base, recommended by APHA is used for the selective isolation and identification of pathogenic S.aureus by detecting lipase production and mannitol fermentation.

for selective isolation and identi?cation of Staphylococci on the basis of lipase production and mannitol fermentation from clinical and non-clinical specimens