Name : PHENYLALANINE AGAR SLANT
- Indended Use :
Description : This agar slant is used as an aid in differentiation of Proteus, Morganella, Providencia and E. Agglomerans from other enteric bacilli. The medium utilizes deamination of phenylalanine to phenylpyruvic acid as the basis for differentiation. The presence of phenylpyruvic acid is indicated by formation of a green colour in the presence of ferric chloride reagent.