Fuchsin Basic Sodium Sulfite Agar

Fuchsin Basic Sodium Sulfite Agar is a selective and differential culture medium widely used for total coliform detection, coliform isolation, and confirmation testing in drinking water, source water, environmental water, and public health laboratories. Designed for water microbiology and microbial contamination monitoring, this medium helps laboratories achieve accurate and reliable coliform analysis in compliance with water quality testing standards.

The formulation combines peptone, beef extract, yeast extract, lactose, basic fuchsin, and sodium sulfite to support bacterial growth while differentiating lactose-fermenting microorganisms. Rapid lactose-fermenting coliform bacteria produce distinctive red colonies with a metallic sheen, while non-lactose fermenters form colorless or transparent colonies, enabling efficient bacterial identification and confirmation.

Fuchsin Basic Sodium Sulfite Agar is ideal for drinking water testing, environmental monitoring, coliform enumeration, microbial quality control, and water safety assessment. Manufactured by Babio Biology, a leading Chinese producer of microbiological culture media, this high-quality medium delivers consistent performance for laboratories, water utilities, research institutions, and quality control facilities worldwide. Learn more at https://www.babiocorp.com.