Sodium azide inhibits Gram negative and Gram positive bacteria, other than enterococci, are inhibited by the bile salts.

Bile Esculin Agar is prepared according to the formula specified by Swan, and later evaluated by Facklam and Moody. It was concluded that the bile esculin test provided a reliable means of identifying enterococci and differentiation from non-enterococci. Bile Esculin Azide Agar is a more selective medium as described by lsenberg. Enterococci are bile tolerant and hydrolyze esculin which imparts a dark brown color to the medium. Sodium azide inhibits Gram negative and Gram positive bacteria other than enterococci are inhibited by the bile salts.

Small volumes of Bile Esculin Azide Agar culture media vial(s) may occasionally become entrapped in the seal of the product vial during shipment and storage. If necessary, briefly centrifuge the vial on a tabletop centrifuge to dislodge any liquid in the container`s cap. Certain products may require to ship with dry ice and additional dry ice fee may apply.

MBS652648 is a culture media targeting Bile Esculin Azide Agar. Also known as Bile Esculin Azide Agar (Enterococcosel Agar) (Powder).