Vn
INTENDED USE
- BacterContact™ Plate Count Agar for surface microbiological sampling.
- The packaging with semi-permeable Cellophane film helps balance the humidity of the environment during storage.
PRINCIPLES
- BacterContact™ Plate Count Agar is the nutrients are provided by tryptone, vitamins from yeast extract, and glucose, which is used as an energy source to support the growth of most bacteria.
- Prepare the surface to be tested: Clean the surface to be tested using a 70% alcohol solution or another cleaning solution. Then, wait for the surface to dry completely.
- Open the pre-packaged BacterContact plates: Ensure that the packaging of the plates is not torn or damaged before opening.
- Place the Contact plate on the surface to be tested: Press the Rodac plate onto the surface to be tested. The recommended contact time between the plate and the test surface is 10 seconds with a pressing force of 500g.
- Seal the Rodac plate: Make sure that the lid of the Rodac plate is tightly closed. Wipe the surface again with 70% alcohol.
- Evaluation of Results: Incubate under the following conditions
- 30 – 35 °C for 72 ± 6 hours (NF EN ISO 21149, NF EN ISO 18415)
- 20 – 25 °C for 3 to 5 days for Total Microbial Count (Pharmacopoeia)
RESULTS
- After incubation for the required period, usually from 3 to 5 days, the plates are examined for the presence of fungi. The results are evaluated by counting the number of fungal colonies on the plates
BacterLab ensures the quality of each product batch by testing with ATCC reference strains.
| Microorganisms | Incubation conditions | Expected results |
| S. aureus ATCC 25923 | 20 – 24 hours of incubation at 30 – 35 °C | PR ≥ 70 % |
| E. coli ATCC 35218 | PR ≥ 70 % | |
| C. albicans ATCC 10231 | PR ≥ 50 % | |
| A. brasilliensis ATCC 16404 | 72 hours of incubation at 20 – 25 °C | PR ≥ 50 % |
For 1 liter of medium
| Trypton | 5,0 g |
| Yeast extract | 2,5 g |
| Glucose | 1,0 g |
| Agar | 15,0 g |
pH of the ready-to-use media at 25 °C: 7 ± 0,2
*Note: This ingredient is for reference only our company will formulate the ingredient according to requests or tender specifications.
| Product Name | Code | Packaging |
| BacterContact™ Plate Count Agar | 12010 | 10 plates/ box or as per customer request. |
Related products
BacterContact™ DG 18 + Chloramphenicol
- Ready-to-use medium on 60mm plates for surface microbiological sampling with the addition of a neutralizing agent to deactivate the surface disinfectant
- Code: 12006
- Packaging: 10 plates/ box or as per customer request.
- Storage Conditions: 2–8°C.
- Transportation: Ambient temperature.
- Shelf Life: 06 months from the date of manufacture.
BacterContact™ Sabouraud Dextrose Agar + Lactamator 500 IU + Neutralizing
- Ready-to-use medium on 60mm plates for enumeration of yeasts and moulds on sanitized surface and personnel.
- Code: 4109026
- Packaging: 10 plates/ box or as per customer request.
- Storage Conditions: 2–8°C.
- Transportation: Ambient temperature.
- Shelf Life: 06 months from the date of manufacture.
BacterContact™ Tryptic Soy Agar + 1% Penase + Neutralizing
- Ready-to-use medium on 60mm plates for environmental and personnel monitoring with inactivation of penicillins and disinfectants.
- Code: 4109029
- Packaging: 10 plates/ box or as per customer request.
- Storage Conditions: 2–8°C.
- Transportation: Ambient temperature.
- Shelf Life: 06 months from the date of manufacture.
BacterContact™ Sabouraud CAF Agar + Penase + Cephalosporinase + Neutralizing
- Ready-to-use medium on 60mm plates for enumeration of yeasts and moulds on sanitized surface and personnelwith inactivation of β-lactam antibiotics and disinfectants.
- Code: 4109024
- Packaging: 10 plates/ box or as per customer request.
- Storage Conditions: 2–8°C.
- Transportation: Ambient temperature.
- Shelf Life: 06 months from the date of manufacture.
BacterContact™ Pro Sabouraud Dextrose Agar + LTHTh
- Ready-to-use medium on 60mm plates for the determination of the total count of yeasts and molds
- Code: 12021
- Packaging: Three-layer packaging irradiated with 10 discs per box, or as per customer requirements.
- Storage Conditions: 2–8°C.
- Transportation: Ambient temperature.
- Shelf Life: 9 months from the date of manufacture.
BacterContact™ Tryptic Soy Agar + LTHTh
- Ready-to-use medium on 60mm plates for surface microbiological sampling with the addition of a neutralizer to neutralize surface disinfectants
- Code: 12009
- Packaging: 10 plates/ box or as per customer request.
- Storage Conditions: 2–8°C.
- Transportation: Ambient temperature.
- Shelf Life: 06 months from the date of manufacture.
BacterContact™ VRBD Agar
- Ready-to-use medium on 60mm plates for detection and quantification of Enterobacteriaceae from food, animal feed, and other materials
- Code: 12012
- Packaging: 10 plates/ box or as per customer request.
- Storage Conditions: 2–8°C.
- Transportation: Ambient temperature.
- Shelf Life: 06 months from the date of manufacture.
BacterContact™ Pro Sabouraud Dextrose Agar + LT
- Ready-to-use medium on 60mm plates for surface microbiological sampling with added neutralizers to inactivate surface disinfectants
- Code: 12020
- Packaging: Three-layer packaging irradiated with 10 discs per box, or as per customer requirements.
- Storage Conditions: 2–8°C.
- Transportation: Ambient temperature.
- Shelf Life: 9 months from the date of manufacture.
BacterContact™ Pro Tryptic Soy Agar
- Ready-to-use medium on 60mm plates for surface microbiological sampling
- Code: 12023
- Packaging: Three-layer packaging irradiated with 10 discs per box, or as per customer requirements.
- Storage Conditions: 2–8°C.
- Transportation: Ambient temperature.
- Shelf Life: 9 months from the date of manufacture.
BacterContact™ Pro Tryptic Soy Agar + LT + Cephase
- Ready-to-use medium on 60mm plates for surface microbiological sampling with the addition of a neutralizer to neutralize surface disinfectants
- Code: 12017
- Packaging: Three-layer packaging irradiated with 10 discs per box, or as per customer requirements.
- Storage Conditions: 2–8°C.
- Transportation: Ambient temperature.
- Shelf Life: 9 months from the date of manufacture.