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Proteus Mirabilis
Proteus Mirabilis (Product Code: SCI-267/043) is a freeze-dried bacterial culture used in student applied microbiology practicals to study a highly motile, non-lactose-fermenting Gram-negative rod. Teaching laboratories value it for its striking swarming growth across agar plates and its strong urease activity, both easy for students to see, which makes it a memorable organism for microbiology teaching. It is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India.
Key Details
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Organism | Proteus mirabilis (bacterium) |
| Form | Freeze-dried cells |
| Application | Applied microbiology |
| Intended users | Student use |
| Shelf life | Viability depends on the batch and storage conditions; ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted. |
| Product code | SCI-267/043 |
| Supplied by | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India |
What Is the Proteus Mirabilis Culture Used For?
On ordinary nutrient agar, Proteus mirabilis spreads outward from the inoculation point in concentric waves, a vivid demonstration of flagellar motility known as swarming. In biochemical practicals it is typically urease-positive, hydrogen sulphide-positive and oxidase-negative, and it forms pale, non-lactose-fermenting colonies on MacConkey agar, giving students a clear contrast with coliforms such as Klebsiella and Enterobacter.
Swarming can cover a whole plate and overgrow other organisms, so give Proteus its own plates or use a medium that limits swarming when isolating mixed cultures. The species can cause opportunistic infections, including urinary tract infections, so revive and handle it under trained supervision with aseptic technique and your institution's biosafety rules, and autoclave all plates and tubes after the class.
Supplier
The Proteus Mirabilis culture is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, trading as ScienceLab, from Ambala, Haryana, to universities, colleges, nursing and paramedical training labs and dealers in India and international markets. Departments can request it together with the other cultures, reagents and plates for a Gram-negative identification practical. Company details are on the ScienceLab profile page.
Related Laboratory Equipment
Items that support a Proteus practical:
- Klebsiella Oxytoca — a lactose-fermenting culture to compare against Proteus.
- Oxidase Reagent — demonstrates the oxidase-negative result.
- Petri Dish, Triple Vent — plates on which the swarming pattern can be shown.
- Bunsen Burner with Flame Stabilizer — for flaming loops during aseptic work.
- Monocular Microscope 1000x, LED light — to examine Gram-stained smears.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the Proteus Mirabilis culture supplied?
The Proteus Mirabilis culture is supplied as freeze-dried cells for student use in applied microbiology. Rehydrate the cells in a suitable sterile broth, incubate, and subculture on to agar before the practical session begins.
Why is Proteus Mirabilis used in teaching labs?
Proteus Mirabilis is used in teaching because its swarming growth makes motility visible to the naked eye, and its typical urease-positive, hydrogen sulphide-positive and non-lactose-fermenting reactions are easy to read in biochemical identification practicals.
How can Proteus Mirabilis swarming be kept under control?
Grow Proteus Mirabilis on its own plates, or use media that limit swarming, such as MacConkey agar or agar with a higher agar content, when other organisms must be isolated from the same sample.
Is Proteus Mirabilis safe for student practicals?
Proteus Mirabilis can cause opportunistic infections, including urinary tract infections, so students should handle it only under trained supervision, with aseptic technique and the institution's biosafety rules. Disinfect benches after use and autoclave all cultures before disposal.
What is the shelf life of the Proteus Mirabilis culture?
Viability of the Proteus Mirabilis culture depends on the batch and storage conditions. Ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted, and arrange delivery close to the practical date.
Who supplies the Proteus Mirabilis culture?
The Proteus Mirabilis culture is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, Haryana, India, to teaching institutions and dealers in India and international markets. Give the number of cultures and your practical date through the contact page for a quotation.
Request a Quote
Request a price for the Proteus Mirabilis culture through the contact page, or add it to the enquiry cart with the other cultures and consumables for your class.
Last updated: 24 September 2026
