Petrifilm® Aerobic Count Plates, 100 Plates
R 1,843.34
- Brand: Petrifilm®
- Product Type: Microbial Test Plates
- Analyte: Aerobic
- Result Type: Quantitative
- Time to Result: 48–72 hours
- Pack Size: 100 Plates
- Storage Conditions: ≤ 8°C
- Platform: Rapid Microbiology
- Package Dimensions: 20 × 17 × 4 cm
- Package Weight: 0.57 lb
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Availability:In stock
SKU
MLSC6400
BrandNeogen
Product Overview
The Neogen® Petrifilm® Aerobic Count Plates are ready-to-use, rapid microbiology plates designed for the enumeration of total aerobic bacteria in food, environmental, and industrial samples. These sample-ready plates eliminate the need for agar preparation, significantly reducing preparation time while delivering reliable and reproducible results.
Each plate contains a water-soluble gelling agent, nutrients, and indicator dye, enabling consistent microbial growth and easy colony identification. Results are available in as little as 48 hours, making Petrifilm plates an efficient solution for high-throughput laboratories.
Widely validated and trusted globally, Petrifilm plates support standardised microbial testing workflows and are suitable for use with automated readers for enhanced productivity.
Key Features
- Sample-ready plates – no media or agar preparation required
- Fast results – aerobic count in 48–72 hours
- Built-in grid for accurate and easy colony counting
- Red indicator dye enhances colony visibility and contrast
- Suitable for air, swab, and surface contact sampling
- Compatible with Petrifilm Plate Reader Advanced for automated analysis
- Enables standardised and reproducible testing workflows
Certifications & Approvals
- AOAC Official Methods of Analysis (OMA): 986.33, 989.10, 990.12
- AFNOR NF Validation: 01/01-09/89
- Health Canada MFHPB-41
Typical Applications
- Food safety and quality testing
- Dairy and food product analysis
- Environmental monitoring (air, surfaces, swabs)
- Industrial hygiene testing
- Routine microbiological quality control
Advantages
- Eliminates time-consuming agar preparation
- Reduces laboratory workload and variability
- Provides fast, consistent, and accurate results
- Trusted method with global validations and long-term use
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What are Petrifilm® Aerobic Count Plates used for?
A: Petrifilm® Aerobic Count Plates are used for the enumeration of total aerobic bacteria in food, environmental, and industrial samples, supporting routine microbiological testing and quality control.
Q: How long does it take to get results with Petrifilm Aerobic Count Plates?
A: Results are typically available within 48 to 72 hours, depending on the sample type and incubation conditions.
Q: Do Petrifilm plates require agar or media preparation?
A: No. Petrifilm plates are ready-to-use and contain a built-in gelling agent, nutrients, and indicator dye, eliminating the need for agar preparation.
Q: What type of bacteria do these plates detect?
A: These plates are designed to detect and quantify aerobic bacteria, which are microorganisms that grow in the presence of oxygen.
Q: How are colonies identified on Petrifilm Aerobic Count Plates?
A: Colonies are visualised using a red indicator dye and counted using the printed grid on the plate, making identification and enumeration simple and accurate.
Q: What sample types can be tested with these plates?
A: Petrifilm Aerobic Count Plates can be used for food samples, environmental swabs, surface testing, and air sampling.
Q: Are Petrifilm Aerobic Count Plates suitable for high-throughput laboratories?
A: Yes. These plates are ideal for high-throughput environments as they reduce preparation time and streamline workflow, enabling efficient processing of multiple samples.
Q: Can these plates be used with automated colony counters?
A: Yes. Petrifilm Aerobic Count Plates are compatible with automated systems such as the Petrifilm Plate Reader Advanced for faster and more consistent colony counting.
Q: What certifications and validations do Petrifilm Aerobic Count Plates have?
A: These plates are globally validated and include approvals such as AOAC Official Methods (986.33, 989.10, 990.12), AFNOR NF Validation, and Health Canada MFHPB-41.
Q: What is included in the pack?
A: Each pack contains 100 Petrifilm Aerobic Count Plates, ready for immediate use.
Q: How should Petrifilm Aerobic Count Plates be stored?
A: The plates should be stored at ≤ 8°C to maintain performance and shelf life.
Q: What are the key advantages of using Petrifilm plates?
A: Key advantages include no media preparation, faster results, reduced labour, improved consistency, and globally validated performance.
Q: What industries commonly use Petrifilm Aerobic Count Plates?
A: These plates are widely used in food and beverage testing, dairy analysis, environmental monitoring, industrial hygiene, and laboratory quality control.
Q: What type of results do these plates provide?
A: Petrifilm Aerobic Count Plates provide quantitative results, allowing users to determine the number of aerobic bacteria present in a sample.
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