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.).
2. (Animals) a soft suede leather formerly made from the hide of this animal, now obtained from the skins of sheep and goats. 3. (Tanning) Also called: chamois leather, shammy, shammy leather, chammy or chammy leather a piece of such leather or similar material used for polishing, etc. 4. (Colours). a. a yellow to greyish-yellow colour. b. (as modifier): a chamois stamp.