Dips & Swabs Test Kits
Overview
Our Samplers and Swab Test Kits simplify routine microbiological analysis of surfaces for bioburden levels of bacteria, yeast, or mold. This technique eliminates the cumbersome and expensive hardware and materials associated with traditional testing techniques. The Swab enables sampling in areas difficult to reach.
HPC Sampler
Contains m-HPC medium for recovery of aerobic bacteria, non-stressed as well as stressed (i.e. partially sanitized or nutritionally starved). Some types of bacteria are slow growers or organisms that were injured from chlorine but not killed.
Coli-Count™ Sampler – A “Total Count” of coliforms
Contains a proprietary coliform medium for recovery of coliform organisms.
Yeast & Mold Sampler
Contains m-Green medium for recovery of yeast and mold.
Easy-to-Use:
- Just add a small sample of liquid to the pre-sterilized sampler or wipe a surface of interest with the swab
- Results achieved by visual counting of colonies
Ready-to-Use:
- Pre-measured dehydrated agar in the sampler
- Stable at room temperature for storage and for incubation
Specifications
HPC Sampler
Contains m-HPC medium for recovery of aerobic bacteria also stressed bacteria (i.e. partially sanitized or nutritionally starved). An example of when to use this might be to test water that has had chlorine added to it. Dental offices, dialysis offices, and hospital environments. Some types of bacteria are slow growers or organisms that were injured from chlorine but not killed.
Coli-Count™ Sampler – A “Total Count” of coliforms
Contains a proprietary coliform medium for recovery of coliform organisms.
Yeast & Mold Sampler
Contains m-Green medium for recovery of yeast and mold.
| Selection Guide | ||||
| Targeted Organism | Sampler Type | Sampler Color | Application | Incubation Conditions |
| Total Count | HPC | Red |
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7 days at room temperature or 72 hours at 25° C ±0.2 or 48 hours at 35° C ±0.2 |
| Coliform | Coli-Count | Blue |
|
22-24 hours at 35°C ±0.2 |
| Yeast and Mold | Yeast & Mold | Yellow |
|
72 hours at 28° C ±0.2 or 48 hours at 32° C ±0.2 |
| Note: The same incubation time and temperature should be used for routine testing to establish a standard for comparison. Incubation time and temperature for coliform testing is specific and follows accepted standards. | ||||
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Categories
| Industrial Microbiology > Culture Media > Culture Media for Food & Beverage Industry > Ready-to-use Media > Surface & Personnel Monitoring > Swabs & Dip Slides > Dips & Swab Test Kits, non-irradiated |
HPC Sampler
Contains m-HPC medium for recovery of aerobic bacteria also stressed bacteria (i.e. partially sanitized or nutritionally starved). An example of when to use this might be to test water that has had chlorine added to it. Dental offices, dialysis offices, and hospital environments. Some types of bacteria are slow growers or organisms that were injured from chlorine but not killed.
Coli-Count™ Sampler – A “Total Count” of coliforms
Contains a proprietary coliform medium for recovery of coliform organisms.
Yeast & Mold Sampler
Contains m-Green medium for recovery of yeast and mold.
| Selection Guide | ||||
| Targeted Organism | Sampler Type | Sampler Color | Application | Incubation Conditions |
| Total Count | HPC | Red |
|
7 days at room temperature or 72 hours at 25° C ±0.2 or 48 hours at 35° C ±0.2 |
| Coliform | Coli-Count | Blue |
|
22-24 hours at 35°C ±0.2 |
| Yeast and Mold | Yeast & Mold | Yellow |
|
72 hours at 28° C ±0.2 or 48 hours at 32° C ±0.2 |
| Note: The same incubation time and temperature should be used for routine testing to establish a standard for comparison. Incubation time and temperature for coliform testing is specific and follows accepted standards. | ||||