Petrifilm® Coliform Count Plates, 50 Plates
R 1,230.17
- Brand: Petrifilm®
- Product Type: Microbial Test Plates
- Analyte: Coliforms
- Result Type: Quantitative
- Time to Result: 22–26 hours
- Pack Size: 50 Plates
- Storage Conditions: 2–8 °C
- Platform: Rapid Microbiology
- Package Dimensions: 19.2 × 17 × 4 cm
- Package Weight: 0.49 lb
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Availability:In stock
SKU
MLSC6410
BrandNeogen
Product Overview
The Neogen® Petrifilm® Coliform Count Plates are ready-to-use microbiological test plates designed for the rapid detection and enumeration of coliform bacteria in food and beverage samples. Delivering confirmed results in as little as 24 hours, these plates eliminate the need for additional confirmation steps required by traditional methods.
Each plate contains Violet Red Bile (VRB) nutrients, a cold water-soluble gelling agent, and a tetrazolium indicator, enabling clear colony visualisation and accurate counting without agar preparation. The simplified workflow improves laboratory efficiency while maintaining reliable and reproducible results.
Compatible with the Petrifilm® Plate Reader Advanced, these plates support fast, automated reading and data recording for high-throughput environments.
Key Features
- Rapid results – confirmed coliform counts in 22–26 hours
- Sample-ready plates – no media or agar preparation required
- Eliminates confirmation steps required in traditional methods
- Tetrazolium indicator for clear colony identification
- VRB nutrient system optimised for coliform detection
- Compatible with Petrifilm® Plate Reader Advanced
- Designed for efficient, standardised microbial testing workflows
Certifications & Approvals
- AOAC Official Methods of Analysis (OMA): 986.33, 989.10, 991.14
- AOAC Performance Tested Methods (PTM): #082101
- AFNOR NF Validation: 01/02-09/89A, 01/02-09/89B, 01/02-09/89C
- Health Canada MFHPB-41
Typical Applications
- Food and beverage microbiological testing
- Dairy product analysis
- Environmental and hygiene monitoring
- Quality control laboratories
- Industrial food production
Advantages
- Faster results compared to traditional plating methods
- Reduces laboratory workload and confirmation steps
- Improves consistency and reproducibility
- Suitable for high-throughput testing environments
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What are Petrifilm® Coliform Count Plates used for?
A: Petrifilm® Coliform Count Plates are used for the detection and enumeration of coliform bacteria in food and beverage samples, supporting microbiological quality control and safety testing.
Q: How long does it take to get results with Petrifilm Coliform Count Plates?
A: Results are available in approximately 22 to 26 hours, providing faster turnaround compared to traditional microbiological methods.
Q: Do these plates require agar or media preparation?
A: No. These plates are ready-to-use and contain all necessary nutrients, eliminating the need for agar or media preparation.
Q: What type of bacteria do these plates detect?
A: These plates are specifically designed to detect and quantify coliform bacteria, which are commonly used as indicators of hygiene and contamination.
Q: What makes colony identification easy on these plates?
A: The plates use a tetrazolium indicator and Violet Red Bile (VRB) nutrient system, which enables clear visualisation and differentiation of coliform colonies.
Q: Do Petrifilm Coliform Count Plates require confirmation steps?
A: No. These plates provide confirmed coliform results without additional confirmation steps, simplifying laboratory workflows.
Q: What sample types can be tested using these plates?
A: These plates are suitable for testing food samples, beverages, dairy products, and environmental samples in hygiene monitoring programmes.
Q: Are these plates suitable for high-throughput laboratories?
A: Yes. The simplified workflow and rapid results make them ideal for high-throughput laboratories and routine testing environments.
Q: Can these plates be used with automated colony counters?
A: Yes. Petrifilm Coliform Count Plates are compatible with the Petrifilm® Plate Reader Advanced, allowing automated reading and data recording.
Q: What certifications do Petrifilm Coliform Count Plates have?
A: These plates are globally validated and include approvals such as AOAC Official Methods (986.33, 989.10, 991.14), AOAC PTM #082101, AFNOR NF Validation, and Health Canada MFHPB-41.
Q: What is included in this pack?
A: Each pack contains 50 Petrifilm Coliform Count Plates, ready for immediate use.
Q: How should Petrifilm Coliform Count Plates be stored?
A: The plates should be stored at 2–8 °C to maintain optimal performance and shelf life.
Q: What are the main advantages of using Petrifilm Coliform Plates?
A: Key advantages include faster results, no media preparation, elimination of confirmation steps, improved consistency, and reduced laboratory workload.
Q: What industries commonly use these 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 Petrifilm Coliform Count Plates provide?
A: These plates provide quantitative results, allowing accurate determination of coliform levels in tested samples.
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