Jeffries et al. described a procedure for detecting the production of deoxyribonuclease by bacteria and fungi. After 18-24 hours of growth on DNA containing agar medium, the agar surface was flooded with 0.1N HCI. A clear zone around growth of the colonies indicated a positive reaction. A correlation between coagulase production and DNase activity was observed by many workers.

Beige, homogeneous, free flowing powder

Light amber, trace to slight haze

7.3±0.2

Serratia marcescens ATCC 8100; Good Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923; Good Staphylococcus epidermidis ATCC 12228; Good Streptococcus pyogenes ATCC 19615; Good

*Results were obtained from type cultures after incubation at 35-37°C and observed after 18-24 hours

Dissolve 42 grams in 800-900ml of ddH2O. Heat with repeated stirring and boil for one minute to dissolve completely. Add additional water to bring the solution to 1L. Dispense into appropriate containers, loosen caps and autoclave for 15 minutes at 121ºC.

Store powdered media at 4°C. Opened bottles should be capped tightly and kept in a dark, low humidity environment. Prepared media should be kept at 4°C and used within a short period of time.