2 Mannitol Salt Agar (MSA) is a selective/differential media that inhibits the growth of gram negative bacteria. Only a few bacteria can tolerate the 7.5% NaCl found within this media. The high salt content selects for Staphylococcus and a few salt tolerant enterococci.
What is CHAPS? CHAPS stands for Colorado Health Assessment and Planning System, and it provides a standard mechanism for assisting local public health agencies and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment in meeting assessment and planning requirements of the Public Health Act of 2008 (CRS 25-1-501 et seq.).
Rasp. A rasp is a tool used for shaping wood or other material. It consists of a point or the tip, then a long steel bar or the belly, then the heel or bottom, then the tang. The tang is joined to a handle, usually made of plastic or wood. The bar has sharp teeth.Rasps generally cut more coarsely than files.asp. A rasp is a tool used for shaping wood or other material. It consists of a point or the tip, then a long steel bar or the belly, then the heel or bottom, then the tang. The tang is joined to a handle, usually made of plastic or wood. The bar has sharp teeth. Rasps generally cut more coarsely than files.