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CertaBlue – Rapid Microbiology
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
Rapid Results:
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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Enverify™ Performance Verification Kit
Hands-on training & performance verification improves pathogen detection. Data collected from environmental sampling of surfaces is highly dependent on the operator. Understanding and quantitatively characterising the percent recovery and consistency of sample collection by an operator drives improved detection and prevention of pathogens. Performance verification involves determining the percent recovery and consistency of an operator who collects samples in an environmental sampling program. Introducing Enverify™, a quantitative positive control for environmental sampling programs and comprises a flat substrate with a specific quantity of viable microorganisms coated on the surface. The microbes are safe-to-handle and are coated across a 10 cm x 10 cm area. Enverify™ provides a standardised tool for hands-on training and performance verification of operators that collect samples in environmental sampling programs. Enverify™ is compatible with contact plates, swab sampling devices, and sponge sample devices. Activities Involving Environmental Sampling:
Environmental monitoring for pathogens or indicator organisms
Sanitation verification using ATP or indicator organisms
Verification of hygienic restoration following adverse events
Verification of containment during construction activities
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Microbiologics^® EZ-SPORE^™
Quantitative spore-forming QC microorganisms for spoilage detection methods Introducing EZ-SPORE, from Microbiologics^®. Spore-forming pathogens can present unique challenges for food laboratories that are conducting tests to detect these contaminants. That’s why food microbiology labs across the globe rely on EZ-SPORE quantitative microorganism preparations for validating their spoilage detection methods or for disinfectant qualification studies. EZ-SPORE preparations provide a concentration of 104 CFU per pellet, making microbiological challenge testing for spore-formers quicker and easier. Applications & Test Methods
Daily food process controls
Spoilage detection methods
Disinfectant Qualification Studies
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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Microbiologics^® UV-BioTAG^™
QC microorganisms with Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP) markers It’s not uncommon for food samples to inadvertently become contaminated with control strains used in the laboratory. This leads to false-positive results which can have severe financial and regulatory implications. UV-BioTAG, our line of reference strains containing green fluorescent protein (GFP) markers, make it easy to distinguish standard microorganism strains from laboratory control strains. Optimised for highly visible fluorescence, UV-BioTAG strains provide better stability because the GFP marker is integrated into the chromosome rather than the plasmid. With UV-BioTAG, you can quickly and reliably establish whether a positive test result can be traced back to a control strain cross-contamination issue, or if it is from another source. Applications & Test Methods
Enumeration Methods
Detection Methods
Demonstration of Capability (DOC)
Media QC
Validation/Verification
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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DairySpec FT Series: Infrared Analysers

Rapid and accurate determination of milk products chemical composition Semi-automatic and automatic versions from 100 up to 300 samples/hour The DairySpec FT uses FTIR spectroscopy for extremely accurate and reliable milk and dairy products chemical composition determination. Analysing up to 64 parameters simultaneously, the DairySpec FT is the optimal solution for the quality control of raw and processed materials. It gives access to the very fine analysis of milk and dairy products chemical composition (fat, proteins, casein, lactose, solids, urea, citric acid, fatty acids profil, FPD). Highly reliable and accurate for milk (raw, UHT, ...) and dairy products (cream, whey, permeate, retentate, ...) analysis. Adaptable to measure other products and parameters upon request. The spectra are standardised in real time to optimise calibrations transferability, stability and qualitative analysis (adulteration). Direct access to spectra for the development of new calibrations. 3M™ Clean-Trace™ Surface ATP UXL100 3M™ Clean-Trace™ Water Plus - Total ATP AQT200 3M™ Clean-Trace™ Water - Free ATP AQF100

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SomaCount FC Series: Somatic Cells Counters

Precise determination of somatic cell counts in all types of raw milk Semi-automatic and automatic versions from 100 up to 300 samples/hour The SomaCount FC delivers a rapid and accurate measurement somatic cell counts (SCC) for early mastitis detection in dairy milk. The smallest and most accurate instrument available for the counting of somatic cells in raw milk. Robust and reliable, it is used in both regulatory and high performing dairy laboratories around the globe. Flow cytometry at its best. For any laboratory where precision and performance is essential. It guarantees the accurate counting of somatic cells in milk at a maximum speed of 300 samples/hour (6 versions available: manual, 100, 150, 200, 250 and 300). The automatic SomaCount FC version is coupled to a conveyor system.

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DairySpec-Combi Series: DairySpec FT & SomaCount FC

Simultaneous Somatic Cell and Component Analysis Automatic versions from 100 up to 300 samples/hour System that combines the DairySpec FT for component analysis and the SomaCount FC for Somatic Cell Counting. The combination of these two flagship methods provides a complete overview of milk chemical and hygienic composition by analysing up to 64 parameters simultaneously. Different versions of DairySpec Combi are available (100, 150, 200, 250, 300) up to a maximum speed of 300 samples/hour. The sampling, sequencing and identification of the sample vials are functions performed by the Autosampler. Compatible with the ILAS 3000 ROBOT: Automation System for Milk Analysers

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Combi FTS Series: Infrared Analyser & Somatic Cells Counter

Rapid & accurate determination of Somatic Cells and Chemical Composition in raw milk Automatic milk analysis at 600 samples/hour Engineered in accordance with Bentley Instruments’ rigorous design principles, the FTS combi provides precise and accurate measurements. The FTS combi comprises two separate modules — the Bentley Flow Cytometer (FCM), and the Bentley Fourier Transform Spectrometer (FTS). The FCM measures the somatic cell count of the milk samples while the FTS simultaneously measures the milk composition up to 64 parameters (fat, protein, lactose, casein, fatty acids profil, minerals, blood BHB,...). After first being stirred, the milk is drawn from a sample vial and delivered to both measurement modules. The sampling, sequencing and identification of the sample vials are functions performed by the Autosampler. 3M™ Clean-Trace™ Surface ATP UXL100 3M™ Clean-Trace™ Water Plus - Total ATP AQT200 3M™ Clean-Trace™ Water - Free ATP AQF100

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BactoCount IBC Series: Bacteria & Somatic Cells Counter

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

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BactoCount IBCm Series: Bacteria & Somatic Cells Counter

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 Counter

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Automation System for Milk Analysers

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.

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Automation System for Bacteria Counter

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.

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