Example 1. The following spreadsheet uses the Excel Char function to return the character associated with different supplied character set numbers. Note that these results are from the Ansi character set (used on the Windows operating system).
Potassium tellurite agar is selective for the growth of Staphylococci and is somewhat selective for the growth of Corynebacteria. Staphylococci and Corynebacteria reduce the potassium tellurite in the agar, which makes the colonies grow black.
Hyzaar (losartan potassium-hydrochlorothiazide) is a combination of an angiotensin II receptor antagonist and a thiazide diuretic (water pill) used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It is also used to lower the risk of stroke in certain people with heart disease. Hyzaar is available in generic form.