- Yeasts are typically indicated by small, blue-green colonies with defined edges and no foci.
- Molds are indicated by large, variably-colored colonies with diffuse edges and center foci.
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Yeast & Mould results in 3-5 days This 3M Petrifilm Yeast and Mold Count Plate is a sample-ready-culture medium system which contains nutrients supplmented with antibiotics, a cold-water-soluble gelling agent, and an indicator that facilitates yeast and mold enumeration. Yeasts are easily differentiated from molds on the plate: -
Allergens in food can cause serious, life-threatening symptoms, even in small quantities in sensitive individuals. Thus, safe detection of even the smallest traces of an allergen in a final product is important for quality assurance in the food industry.There are 14 food ingredients responsible for 90% of all food allergies. Following EU Directive 2007/68/EC or 2000/13/EC, they must be reported on the package label when present in a product. In some countries limits exist, such as in Switzerland, where it is 1,000 ppm. For the detection of major food allergens, BIOTECON Diagnostics offers real-time PCR kits. When used in combination with the Allergen RM 800 reference material, quantification is also possible. -
The foodproof® Animal Identification Kits detect specific animal species in food by real-time PCR. They enable the identification and differentiation of swine, cattle, sheep, horse, donkey, chicken and goat in food, such as raw and heated meat, animal feed and animal products. Animal species detection in food protects product purity. It also controls against fraud through verification of the animal species used in meat products.
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Accelerate assay optimisation, simplify regulatory compliance, and ensure quality. Understand and manage the performance of your automated liquid handlers, multichannel pipettes, labware, operators, and more. Compatible with virtually all automated liquid handling systems and multichannel handheld pipettes, the Artel MVS sits on a mobile workstation for portable rapid calibration, verifications and optimization of dispensed volumes with high precision and accuracy. The MVS’s unique, dual-dye photometric measurements are robust against environmental influences and traceable to SI units to enable comparison across operators, protocols, equipment, and locations. Using the Calibrator Plate, Verification Plates, and an Artel-certified Plate Reader, the MVS supports an unbroken chain of traceability to national and international standards. -
Ensure data integrity, reliable test results, and regulatory compliance. Easily calibrate pipettes, perform interim verifications, standardise operator skills, manage pipette inventory, and more with the Artel PCS® Pipette Calibration System. Fast, accurate, and precise, the PCS is a portable and easy-to-use volume verification system that simplifies single-channel pipette calibration, interim volume verification, and pipette user/operator training and competency assessment. Paired with the included PCS Software, the PCS helps you stay on top of your pipette inventory with calibration and interim verification scheduling, email notifications, pipette and pipette operator status, and comprehensive, auditable documentation. Easily meet both external regulatory requirements and internal quality standards to ensure data quality. The power of the PCS stems from the ratiometric photometry technology and standardised dye solutions that are used to measure dispensed volumes. The system is robust against differences in environmental conditions and calibration results are traceable to NIST standards, enabling straightforward comparison of pipettes, operators, methods, and locations. -
Introducing the ILAS 4000 Robot The new ILAS 4000 robot is a unique solution to automate and standardise sample preparation for bacteria counters up to a maximum speed of 200 samples/hour. Fully refrigerated, samples are identified (RFID chips or barcode), homogenised, uncapped and analysed. The vials are automatically recapped after analysis and place back in their original tray position. Compatible with the BactoCount IBC Series: Bacteria & Somatic Cells Counter and alternative methods. The Standardisation Tray used for Laboratory Automation is compatible with the ILAS Robot. -
Introducing the ILAS 3000 Robot The combination of the Bentley Instruments and high-tech robotics allows the complete automation and standardisation of the analytical chain and MSDs reduction. With the ILAS 3000 Robot, an operator can manage up to 3 lines simultaneously. Always with a goal of enhanced productivity and standardisation, this system analyses up to 600 samples/hour. Compatible with the Combi FTS Series: Infrared Analyser & Somatic Cells Counter and alternative methods. The Standardisation Tray used for Laboratory Automation is compatible with the ILAS Robot. -
Real-Time enumeration of individual Bacteria & Somatic Cells in raw milk Automatic milk analysis at 200 samples/hour The BactoCount series (50, 100, 150, 200) uses flow cytometry for the real-time determination of total flora and somatic cells in raw milk up to a maximum speed of 200 analysis/hour. The high speed of this model makes it the ideal solution for mid to large size laboratories that need an easy to maintain, exceptionally fast bacteria counting system. The BactoCount IBC Series uses a proprietary process based on flow cytometry for the rapid, highly accurate, reliable and multiplex enumeration of individual bacteria and somatic cells in raw milk. The sampling, sequencing and identification of the sample vials are functions performed by the Autosampler.Compatible with the ILAS 4000 ROBOT: Automation System for Bacteria Counter
Validated to be at least equivalent to the EN-ISO 4833-1:2013 and 4833-2:2013 reference methods for the enumeration of microorganisms in raw cow milk (Certificate n° 2013LR44)
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Real-Time enumeration of individual Bacteria & Somatic Cells in raw milk Semi-Automatic version up to 50 analysis/hour The new BactoCount IBCm 3.0 is a semi-automated instrument that uses a proprietary process based on next-generation flow cytometry for the rapid, highly accurate, reliable and multiplex enumeration of individual bacteria and somatic cells in raw milk. The rapid test for bacteria and somatic cells makes it the ideal solution for any processing plant or laboratory involved in the quality assessment of milk. The instrument offers multiplex applications thanks to its unique dedicated platform. Up to two applications can be run simultaneously on a given sample. The overall design of the instrument has also been designed to allow ease of access and maintenance. With this in mind, IBCm 3.0 embeds a new kinetic, self aligned flow cell mounting system. The BactoCount IBCm 3.0 can be equipped with a conveyor, automating the sampling at a maximum rate of 50 analysis/hour. The sampling, sequencing and identification of the sample vials are functions performed by the Autosampler.Compatible with the ILAS 4000 ROBOT: Automation System for Bacteria CounterValidated to be at least equivalent to the EN-ISO 4833-1:2013 and 4833-2:2013 reference methods for the enumeration of microorganisms in raw cow milk (Certificate n° 2013LR44)
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Why wait? TECHNOPATH partners with CertaBlue for their rapid microbiology technology. CertaBlue is based on rapid detection of several metabolic processes that take place within the growing organism. The system can detect colour changes through highly sensitive optical sensors. All vials are ready to use, prefilled with media and equipped with CertaBlue sensors. In most cases, the vials can be inoculated with a non-diluted high volume sample. The CertaBlue vials contain an optical sensor, which can detect carbon dioxide as the universal indicator for microbial growth. The sensor is placed in the bottom of the vial, where it directly detects carbon dioxide changes. CertaBlue sensors are only permeable for gases. Liquids, dyed / heavily coloured products and other particles can’t falsify results. What can CertaBlue offer you:- Simplified test procedures
- Ready-to-use vials including media and CertaBlue sensor
- Test procedure consists of just adding your sample to the vial
- Results in hours instead of days
- Real-time detection and early warning of positive samples
- Ensures a quick and safe product release
- Better recovery of injured and / or damaged microorganisms
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Rapid, Automated and Remote Microbial Testing for Water and Food Safety Colifast ALARM™ is an electronic instrument for detecting indicator bacteria in drinking water using patented Colifast technology. 100 ml water samples are automatically collected at programmed intervals and analyzed for total coliforms, thermotolerant coliform bacteria or E. coli. In addition to performing rapid, online microbial water analysis, Colifast ALARM measures water turbidity. The system can automatically send results to control rooms / operators via LAN, digital signals or via mobile networks (SMS). The system can detect down to 1 cfu / 100 mL, and results are achieved within 6-14 / 15 hours. Technology The main components of Colifast ALARM are the incubator chamber, an injection pump system for fluid handling, and a detector system that includes wavelength-specific emitters combined with a spectrometer. Detection of down to 1 viable target bacteria is based on bacterial growth, group-specific enzyme activity and measured concentrations of a fluorescent product (ppb MU). An increase in the number of target bacteria means an increase in the amount of β-D-glucuronidase (E. coli-specific enzyme). The enzyme hydrolyses the growth medium substrate to MU (the fluorescent product) and β-D-glucuronic acid. Increased MU release gives increased fluorescence signal on the Colifast ALARM. Colifast growth medium contains inhibitors to prevent growth of non-coliforms. Colifast ALARM is verified by EPA's ETV program. -
The Colifast At-Line Monitor – CALM is a fully automated early warning system for monitoring of coliforms and Pseudomonas aeruginosa in water. Detection time ranges from 2 to 12 hours. The technology is time-saving, cost-reducing, and environmentally friendly. Examples of CALM applications are monitoring of raw water, in-process water, waste water and recreational water. No laboratory facilities and minimal skills in microbiology are required to operate the instrument. The Colifast CALM is easily connected to the system computer or LAN interface. The patented Colifast growth media are supplied in Pre-filled Multi Well Trays™ and the flexibility of the system makes it easy to adapt to different applications. The CALM can perform parallel analysis of different target organisms. Depending on method and test frequency, the CALM needs monthly or weekly refilling of reagents. Technology The CALM instrument detects and quantifies E. coli, fecal or total coliform bacteria in water by fluorometric monitoring of β-glucuronidase activity (E. coli) or β-galactosidase activity (fecal and total coliforms). The detection of P. aeruginosa is based on substrate hydrolysis of aminopeptidase enzymes present in this bacterium. The Colifast technology is comprised of unique media formulations combined with instrument detection systems. The technology is covered by patents in numerous countries, with several international patents pending. Growth of other bacteria is stopped by inhibitors in the medium and by incubation of the samples at high temperature: Incubator temperatures for selection of thermotolerant coliform bacteria are 44 ° C and total coliforms / E. coli are 37 ° C. Method The instrument can perform one of two methods at a time. The Most Probable Number (MPN) method is based on the cultivation of bacteria. A certain volume is added to 4-6 wells of growth medium and the bacterial number is determined from how many of the wells that gave growth after the incubation period (11-12 hours). For the results to be as accurate as possible, it is therefore important that the samples taken on a given source usually give a mixture of positive and negative results. The rapid method is also a quantitative method, which is based on the enzyme activity of the bacteria present in the water sample. It provides response after 75-115 min and is suitable for water sources where major contamination events can occur. The CALM is a flexible instrument. This means that the instrument can be adapted to different locations with different occurrence of bacteria. If a source has an average bacterial count of 500 cfu / 100ml, 0.2 ml will usually give a positive test. By injecting about half of this volume, you will often get both positive and negative samples. If the source has lower concentrations of bacteria, the media concentration can be changed so that the sample volume can be as high as 10 ml. In this way, we ensure good results from the CALM instrument with optimal concentration of media after addition of sample and a sample volume appropriate for the source being measured.