{"id":8682,"date":"2025-05-26T09:09:51","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T09:09:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doctor-allyeastafrica.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=8682"},"modified":"2026-06-05T13:25:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T13:25:55","slug":"mannitol-salt-agar-culture-media-msa-500g-price-in-kenya","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/doctor-allyeastafrica.com\/?product=mannitol-salt-agar-culture-media-msa-500g-price-in-kenya","title":{"rendered":"Mannitol salt agar media in Kenya."},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"300\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"28\">Mannitol Salt Agar (MSA)<\/strong> is a <strong data-start=\"34\" data-end=\"79\">selective and differential culture medium<\/strong> used primarily to isolate and identify <strong data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"145\">Staphylococcus species<\/strong>, particularly <em data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"187\"><strong data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"186\">Staphylococcus aureus<\/strong><\/em>. It is widely used in clinical microbiology and food testing.<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"216\"><em data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"44\">Mannitol Salt Agar (MSA)<\/em> is a <strong data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"111\">selective and differential microbiological culture medium<\/strong> used primarily to isolate and identify <strong data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"177\">Staphylococcus species<\/strong>, especially <em data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"213\">Staphylococcus aureus<\/em>.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"580\">\n<li data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"337\">\n<p data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"337\">It contains <strong data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"244\">7.5% NaCl<\/strong>, making it <em data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"267\">selective<\/em> by inhibiting most bacteria other than salt-tolerant staphylococci.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"580\">\n<p data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"429\">It includes <strong data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"364\">mannitol<\/strong> and the pH indicator <strong data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"400\">phenol red<\/strong>, making it <em data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"426\">differential<\/em>:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"580\">\n<li data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"517\">\n<p data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"517\"><em data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"445\">S. aureus<\/em> ferments mannitol \u2192 produces acid \u2192 <strong data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"514\">yellow colonies\/yellow media<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"580\">\n<p data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"580\">Non-mannitol-fermenting staphylococci remain <strong data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"579\">pink\/red<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"585\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"610\"><strong data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"610\">Reference Links<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"660\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK557696\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"658\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK557696\/<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"300\">\ud83e\uddeb <strong data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"300\">What Is Mannitol Salt Agar (MSA)?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"321\">MSA is designed to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"504\">\n<li data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"403\">\n<p data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"403\"><strong data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"374\">Select for halophilic (salt-tolerant) bacteria<\/strong>, especially <em data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"402\">Staphylococci<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"504\">\n<p data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"504\"><strong data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"431\">Differentiate species<\/strong> based on their ability to ferment <strong data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"478\">mannitol<\/strong>, a type of sugar alcohol.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"504\">\n<h1 data-section-id=\"14y60uc\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"79\">Medical Mannitol Salt Agar (MSA) Media \u2013 Microbiology Culture Medium in Kenya<\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"499\">The <strong data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"119\">Mannitol Salt Agar (MSA) Media<\/strong> supplied by Doctor Ally East Africa is a selective and differential microbiological culture medium used for the isolation, cultivation, and identification of <strong data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"304\">Staphylococcus species<\/strong>, particularly <em data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"342\">Staphylococcus aureus<\/em>. The medium contains a high concentration of sodium chloride that inhibits the growth of most other bacteria while allowing salt-tolerant organisms to grow.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"791\">Widely used in hospital laboratories, diagnostic centers, research institutions, universities, food testing laboratories, and microbiology laboratories across Kenya and East Africa, Mannitol Salt Agar is an essential culture medium for bacteriological investigations and microbial analysis.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"796\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"h22fea\" data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"837\">\ud83d\udd2c What is Mannitol Salt Agar Media?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"1008\">Mannitol Salt Agar (MSA) is a selective and differential culture medium formulated to isolate and differentiate staphylococci based on their ability to ferment mannitol.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1030\">The medium contains:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1201\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1wmsz9m\" data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1071\">Mannitol as a fermentable carbohydrate<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"11nq3wj\" data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1117\">Sodium chloride (7.5%) as a selective agent<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"13up1y9\" data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1148\">Phenol red as a pH indicator<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"e0ut9b\" data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1201\">Peptones and nutrients to support bacterial growth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1338\">When mannitol is fermented, the medium changes color from red to yellow, helping microbiologists identify mannitol-fermenting bacteria.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1343\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"19mb9y5\" data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1367\">\ud83d\udd0d Product Overview<\/h2>\n<div class=\"no-scrollbar flex min-h-36 flex-nowrap gap-0.5 overflow-auto sm:gap-1 sm:overflow-hidden xl:min-h-44 mt-1 mb-5 not-first:mt-4\">\n<div class=\"border-token-border-default 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data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1579\" \/>\u2714 High sodium chloride concentration inhibits unwanted bacterial growth<br data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1653\" \/>\u2714 Reliable performance for microbiological investigations<br data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1713\" \/>\u2714 Easy preparation and laboratory use<br data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1753\" \/>\u2714 Supports quality control and diagnostic testing<br data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1805\" \/>\u2714 Suitable for research, clinical, and educational laboratories<br data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"1871\" \/>\u2714 Consistent and accurate microbial culture results<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1926\" data-end=\"1929\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1k52ej3\" data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"1957\">Laboratory Applications<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"1999\">Mannitol Salt Agar is commonly used for:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2244\">\n<li data-section-id=\"kbloj5\" data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2040\">Isolation of Staphylococcus species<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1hn2ckg\" data-start=\"2041\" data-end=\"2086\">Identification of <em data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2084\">Staphylococcus aureus<\/em><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1awqjv6\" data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2120\">Clinical microbiology testing<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"l4cmez\" data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2151\">Food microbiology analysis<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"usq8p2\" data-start=\"2152\" data-end=\"2199\">Pharmaceutical microbiology quality control<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1j19whh\" data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2244\">Academic and research laboratory studies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2446\">The medium is frequently used during investigations associated with infections caused by <strong data-start=\"2335\" data-end=\"2376\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Staphylococcal Infection<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, wound infections, and healthcare-associated bacterial contamination.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2451\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1vk5rk0\" data-start=\"2453\" data-end=\"2490\">Benefits for Laboratories in Kenya<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2492\" data-end=\"2768\">\u2714 Supports accurate microbial identification<br data-start=\"2536\" data-end=\"2539\" \/>\u2714 Enhances diagnostic laboratory efficiency<br data-start=\"2582\" data-end=\"2585\" \/>\u2714 Helps differentiate pathogenic and non-pathogenic staphylococci<br data-start=\"2650\" data-end=\"2653\" \/>\u2714 Suitable for routine microbiological testing<br data-start=\"2699\" data-end=\"2702\" \/>\u2714 Reliable performance for educational and research applications<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2770\" data-end=\"2773\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"3v2qkc\" data-start=\"2775\" data-end=\"2829\">Technical Specifications (May Vary by Manufacturer)<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"2831\" data-end=\"3193\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1gghxee\" data-start=\"2831\" data-end=\"2879\">Product Type: Mannitol Salt Agar (MSA) Media<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"tjpv33\" data-start=\"2880\" data-end=\"2928\">Format: Dehydrated powder or prepared plates<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"csm6sx\" data-start=\"2929\" data-end=\"2993\">Application: Microbiological culture and bacterial isolation<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"164gqa2\" data-start=\"2994\" data-end=\"3037\">Selective Agent: Sodium chloride (7.5%)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"29t0wg\" data-start=\"3038\" data-end=\"3063\">Indicator: Phenol red<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"14ok817\" data-start=\"3064\" data-end=\"3121\">Storage: Store according to manufacturer instructions<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1tleqf7\" data-start=\"3122\" data-end=\"3193\">Usage: Clinical, research, industrial, and educational laboratories<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3195\" data-end=\"3198\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"83qs3t\" data-start=\"3200\" data-end=\"3265\">Why Buy Mannitol Salt Agar Media from Doctor Ally East Africa?<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"3267\" data-end=\"3570\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1gj7let\" data-start=\"3267\" data-end=\"3323\">Trusted <strong data-start=\"3277\" data-end=\"3321\">laboratory consumables supplier in Kenya<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"n8rf7x\" data-start=\"3324\" data-end=\"3367\">High-quality microbiology culture media<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1hxjcr9\" data-start=\"3368\" data-end=\"3425\">Competitive pricing for laboratories and institutions<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"eqifwh\" data-start=\"3426\" data-end=\"3464\">Reliable supply across East Africa<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"dwelom\" data-start=\"3465\" data-end=\"3512\">Fast delivery within Nairobi and nationwide<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1va8xg3\" data-start=\"3513\" data-end=\"3570\">Professional support for laboratory procurement needs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3572\" data-end=\"3575\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"bphkqi\" data-start=\"3577\" data-end=\"3625\">Order Mannitol Salt Agar Media in Kenya Today<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3627\" data-end=\"3807\">Doctor Ally East Africa supplies reliable <strong data-start=\"3669\" data-end=\"3706\">Mannitol Salt Agar Media in Kenya<\/strong> for microbiology laboratories, research facilities, universities, hospitals, and diagnostic centers.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3809\" data-end=\"3903\">\ud83d\udcde Contact us today +254704328523 for pricing, bulk orders, laboratory consumables, and nationwide delivery.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"509\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"557\">\ud83d\udd11 <strong data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"557\">Key Features of Mannitol Salt Agar:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"587\">1. <strong data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"587\">Selective Medium<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"798\">\n<li data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"798\">\n<p data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"631\">Contains <strong data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"630\">7.5% sodium chloride (NaCl)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"798\">\n<li data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"723\">\n<p data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"723\"><strong data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"662\">Inhibits most bacteria<\/strong> (especially Gram-negative and many Gram-positive organisms).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"798\">\n<p data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"798\"><strong data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"766\">Selects for salt-tolerant bacteria<\/strong>, mainly <strong data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"793\">Staphylococcus<\/strong> spp.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"831\">2. <strong data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"831\">Differential Medium<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"1177\">\n<li data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"918\">\n<p data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"843\">Contains:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"918\">\n<li data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"882\">\n<p data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"882\"><strong data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"860\">Mannitol<\/strong> (a fermentable sugar)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"918\">\n<p data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"918\"><strong data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"901\">Phenol red<\/strong> (a pH indicator)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"1177\">\n<p data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"984\">Differentiates <strong data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"959\">mannitol fermenters<\/strong> from <strong data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"983\">non-fermenters<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1177\">\n<li data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1088\">\n<p data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1088\"><strong data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1012\">Mannitol fermenters<\/strong> (e.g., <em data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1031\">S. aureus<\/em>): Produce acid \u2192 lower pH \u2192 phenol red turns <strong data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1087\">yellow<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1177\">\n<p data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1177\"><strong data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1111\">Non-fermenters<\/strong> (e.g., <em data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1135\">S. epidermidis<\/em>): No acid \u2192 medium stays <strong data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1176\">red or pink<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1213\">3. <strong data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1213\">Color Change Indicator<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1360\">\n<li data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1360\">\n<p data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1237\"><strong data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1230\">Phenol red<\/strong> turns:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1360\">\n<li data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1298\">\n<p data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1298\"><strong data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1252\">Yellow<\/strong> in acidic conditions (mannitol fermentation).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1360\">\n<p data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1360\"><strong data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1310\">Red<\/strong> in neutral or basic conditions (no fermentation).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1390\">4. <strong data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1390\">Nutrient Support<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1470\">\n<li data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1470\">\n<p data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1470\"><strong data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1422\">Peptones and beef extract<\/strong> provide general nutrients for bacterial growth.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1475\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1513\">\ud83e\udda0 <strong data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1513\">Typical Reactions on MSA:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_16hzy_1\">\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"2016\">\n<thead data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1613\">\n<tr data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1613\">\n<th data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1542\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Organism<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1558\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Salt Tolerant<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1582\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Mannitol Fermentation<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1613\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Result on MSA Plate<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"2016\">\n<tr data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1815\">\n<td data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1742\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><em data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1740\">Staphylococcus aureus<\/em><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1759\">Yes<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1784\">Yes<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1815\">Growth + Yellow zone<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1915\">\n<td data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1847\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><em data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1846\">Staphylococcus epidermidis<\/em><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1859\">Yes<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1884\">No<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"1915\">Growth + Red\/pink zone<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"2016\">\n<td data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"1943\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><em data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1936\">Escherichia coli<\/em><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1960\" data-col-size=\"sm\">No<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"1985\">\u2014<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2016\">No growth<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"sticky end-(--thread-content-margin) h-0 self-end select-none\">\n<div class=\"absolute end-0 flex items-end\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2021\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2054\">\ud83c\udfaf <strong data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2054\">Common Applications:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2055\" data-end=\"2325\">\n<li data-start=\"2055\" data-end=\"2163\">\n<p data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2163\"><strong data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2082\">Clinical microbiology<\/strong>: To identify and differentiate <em data-start=\"2114\" data-end=\"2137\">Staphylococcus aureus<\/em> from other staphylococci.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2164\" data-end=\"2236\">\n<p data-start=\"2166\" data-end=\"2236\"><strong data-start=\"2166\" data-end=\"2192\">Food and water testing<\/strong>: To check for contamination by <em data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2235\">S. aureus<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2325\">\n<p data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2325\"><strong data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2261\">Skin 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