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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^® 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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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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Standardised Tray for Laboratory Automation

Tray 4x8 for Vials 60ml The Bentley Instruments tray is made of high-resistance ABS plastic (-18°C / +80°C) and identifiable by HF/LF RFID chips or barcode. It lets circulate water in a water bath, is stackable with fall blocking system and positions from 1 to 32 are indicated. Compatible with most vials (84 mm height max - diameter 36 mm max). Compatible with the ILAS 4000 Robot: Automation System for Bacteria Counter and the ILAS 3000 Robot: Automation System for Milk Analysers.

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Sample Preparation Automation

For Laboratory, Milk Reception & Process Testing Bentley Instruments have designed devices to automate your milk samples preparation. Agiflex 270 - Homogenisation of samples before analysis Ideal for laboratory use when preparing samples before analysis, the Agiflex 270 is a compact device designed to homogenise all types of containers such as sample trays, racks, flasks and tubes. Adjustable rotation speed from 17 up to 52 rpm. Paraffin Dispenser The paraffin dispenser allows automatic dispensing of melted paraffin in vial or tube racks. Designed specifically to fit your containers, this dispenser is mainly composed of a set of automation and a customised trolley for carrying trays.

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Vials Capper & Preservative Dispenser Robot

Introducing the Capper Robot The capper robot is used to dispense the preservative and cap the vials up to a maximum speed of 2500 vials/hour. It can be equipped with an input/output stacker or a gravity roller depending on the space available.

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Samples Sorting Automation

Introducing the Sorter Robot The sorter robot is used to sort the samples and placed them in trays of different colours, depending on the desired analytical chain. Refrigerated to maintain samples quality, it sorts up to 6 different criteria.

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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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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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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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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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