Petrifilm® Aerobic Count Plates, 1000 Plates
R 17,308.55
- Brand: Petrifilm®
- Product Type: Microbial Test Plates
- Analyte: Aerobic
- Result Type: Quantitative
- Time to Result: 48–72 hours
- Pack Size: 1000 Plates
- Storage Conditions: ≤ 8°C
- Platform: Rapid Microbiology
- Package Dimensions: 20 × 23 × 15.5 cm
- Package Weight: 4.59 lb
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Availability:In stock
SKU
MLSC6406
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 laboratory workload while delivering reliable and reproducible results.
Each plate contains a water-soluble gelling agent, nutrients, and indicator dye, enabling consistent microbial growth without media preparation. A built-in grid and red indicator system allow for clear colony visibility and accurate counting, with results available in as little as 48 hours.
Widely validated and trusted globally, Petrifilm plates support standardised workflows and are suitable for use with automated readers to improve efficiency and consistency.
Key Features
- Sample-ready plates – no agar or media preparation required
- Fast results – aerobic counts in 48–72 hours
- Built-in grid for easy and accurate colony counting
- Red indicator dye enhances contrast and visibility
- Suitable for air, swab, and surface contact sampling
- Compatible with Petrifilm® Plate Reader Advanced
- Enables consistent, standardised microbial testing
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 product analysis
- Environmental monitoring (air, surfaces, swabs)
- Industrial hygiene testing
- Routine microbiological quality control
Advantages
- Eliminates time-consuming agar preparation
- Reduces variability and improves reproducibility
- High-throughput solution for busy laboratories
- Globally validated and widely trusted method
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. These plates are ready-to-use and contain a built-in gelling agent, nutrients, and indicator dye, eliminating the need for agar or media preparation.
Q: What type of bacteria do these plates detect?
A: The plates are designed to detect and quantify aerobic bacteria, which are microorganisms that grow in the presence of oxygen.
Q: How are colonies counted on Petrifilm Aerobic Count Plates?
A: Colonies are easily counted using the built-in grid and enhanced visibility provided by the red indicator dye, allowing accurate and consistent enumeration.
Q: What sample types can be tested with these plates?
A: These plates are suitable for testing food samples, environmental swabs, surface contact samples, and air samples.
Q: What is included in this pack size?
A: This product includes 1000 Petrifilm Aerobic Count Plates, making it ideal for high-throughput laboratories and routine testing environments.
Q: Are these plates suitable for high-volume laboratories?
A: Yes. The 1000-plate pack is ideal for high-throughput laboratories, helping to streamline workflows and reduce preparation time.
Q: Can Petrifilm Aerobic Count Plates be used with automated readers?
A: Yes. These plates are compatible with automated systems such as the Petrifilm® Plate Reader Advanced, improving efficiency and consistency in colony counting.
Q: What certifications 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: How should Petrifilm Aerobic Count Plates be stored?
A: The plates should be stored at ≤ 8°C to maintain optimal performance and shelf life.
Q: What are the main advantages of using Petrifilm plates?
A: Key advantages include no media preparation, faster results, reduced labour, improved reproducibility, 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 microbiological quality control laboratories.
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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