Description

OF (Oxidation Fermentation) media are used for the determination of oxidative and fermentative metabolism of carbohydrates by gram-negative rods on the basis of acid reaction in either the open or closed system.

Dextrose is the most important carbohydrate for use in OF Basal Medium; however, certain organisms may metabolize other carbohydrates even if they are unable to utilize dextrose. Prepared tubed media containing arabinose, dextrose, dulcitol, fructose, galactose, lactose, maltose, mannose, raffinose, rhamnose, salicin, sorbitol, sucrose and xylose are provided.