{"product_id":"sim-medium-sulfide-indole-motility-canada","title":"SIM Medium - Sulfide Indole Motility Medium","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSIM Medium - Sulfide Indole Motility Medium\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIM Medium\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as \u003cstrong\u003eSulfide Indole Motility Medium\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a semisolid dehydrated culture medium used by trained laboratory personnel for the determination of \u003cstrong\u003esulfide production, indole formation, and motility\u003c\/strong\u003e in Enterobacteriaceae testing workflows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis medium is commonly used in microbiology, food testing, water and environmental testing, quality control, teaching, research, and industrial laboratory settings where laboratories require a prepared medium for differential biochemical observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #d9d9d9; padding: 18px; margin: 24px 0; border-radius: 8px; background: #f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eDesigned for Microbiology Laboratory Workflows\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSulfide production observation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndole formation testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotility observation in semisolid medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterobacteriaceae screening workflows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood, water, environmental, teaching, research, and QC labs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose SIM Medium?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree-in-one differential medium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports sulfide, indole, and motility observations in one semisolid medium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSemisolid formulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The low agar concentration allows motility to be observed by growth movement away from the original inoculation line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydrogen sulfide detection:\u003c\/strong\u003e The formulation includes ferrous ammonium citrate and sodium thiosulfate for sulfide production observation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndole detection workflow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Casein peptone supplies tryptophan, supporting indole formation observation when used with the appropriate reagent and approved lab procedure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple package sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Available in 500 g, 2 kg, and 10 kg sizes to match routine lab, institutional, and higher-volume usage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCanadian purchasing support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplied by Cambridge Environmental Products with CAD pricing and support for Canadian laboratory buyers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; 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padding: 10px;\"\u003eS19-110-2kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eHigher-volume laboratory use, institutional purchasing, and recurring testing workflows\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e10 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eS19-110-10kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eBulk lab purchasing and larger microbiology programs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSIM Medium Product Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; background: #f8f8f8;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eDehydrated microbiological culture medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; background: #f8f8f8;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eSIM Medium \/ Sulfide Indole Motility Medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; background: #f8f8f8;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Cat. No.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eS19-110\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; background: #f8f8f8;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Package Sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e500 g, 2 kg, and 10 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; background: #f8f8f8;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Observations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eSulfide production, indole formation, and motility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; background: #f8f8f8;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal pH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e7.3 ± 0.2 at 25°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; background: #f8f8f8;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eStore sealed container at 2 to 30°C. Protect from moisture and light.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; background: #f8f8f8;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Lab Environments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eMicrobiology, food testing, water testing, environmental testing, education, research, industrial QC, and laboratory supply programs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Notes for Laboratory Buyers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSIM Medium is a semisolid medium. Motility can be observed by growth movement away from the original stab line, while non-motile organisms typically remain closer to the inoculation line. Sulfide production is indicated by the formation of a black precipitate, and indole observation is performed using the appropriate reagent according to the laboratory’s approved procedure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is intended for use by trained laboratory personnel following approved microbiology procedures, facility safety requirements, and applicable quality control practices. Always refer to the manufacturer literature, internal SOPs, and required safety documentation before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #d9d9d9; padding: 18px; margin: 24px 0; border-radius: 8px; background: #f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eCanadian Lab Supply Support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eCambridge Environmental Products supplies SIM Medium to Canadian laboratories with CAD pricing, Canadian purchasing support, and package size options for routine, institutional, and higher-volume microbiology workflows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions About SIM Medium\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is SIM Medium used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSIM Medium is used in microbiology laboratories for sulfide production, indole formation, and motility observations in Enterobacteriaceae testing workflows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does SIM stand for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSIM stands for Sulfide, Indole, and Motility. The medium supports observation of these three characteristics in one semisolid medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat package sizes are available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSIM Medium is available in 500 g, 2 kg, and 10 kg package sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the final pH of SIM Medium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe final pH is listed as 7.3 ± 0.2 at 25°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should SIM Medium be stored?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore the sealed container at 2 to 30°C. Once opened and recapped, keep the container in a low-humidity environment at the same storage temperature and protect it from moisture and light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I buy SIM Medium in Canada?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCambridge Environmental Products supplies SIM Medium in Canada with CAD pricing, Canadian purchasing support, and package sizes for routine microbiology and QC laboratory workflows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs SIM Medium suitable for teaching or quality control labs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. SIM Medium is commonly used in teaching, research, food, environmental, water, and quality control microbiology workflows where approved laboratory procedures are followed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration-line: underline;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdditional Literature:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"S19-110 SIM Medium Product Information\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2006\/8997\/files\/S19-110_SIM_Medium.pdf?v=1671655246\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eS19-110 SIM Medium Product Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #d9d9d9; padding: 22px; margin-top: 32px; border-radius: 8px; background: #f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eNeed Help Choosing Microbiology Media?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure whether SIM Medium is the correct medium for your microbiology workflow? 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