XLD Agar: Introduction, Composition, Principle, Preparation, Test Requirements, Procedure, Colony Characteristics, Modifications, Uses, and Limitations
Introduction of XLD Agar XLD agar is a selective, differential, and indicator medium for the isolation of enteric pathogens. XLD stands for xylose lysine deoxycholate. It also supports the growth of more fastidious enteric organisms. XLD agar was developed by Taylor. It was specially designed to allow the …