Applications

Patient Sampling

 

A range of sterile sampling swabs available for chemical and microbiological analysis. Dry culture swabs are most appropriate for instant sample transfer whereas Probact range allows Microbiological samples to be transported within the maintenance carrier for upto 48hours. Sterilised to 10-6 for guaranteed sterility assurance. 

 

Environmental Sampling

 

Ideal for a variety of surfaces were hygiene assessment and/or disinfectant efficacy is critical for product quality and brand protection. Offered in numerous sponge or swabs formats dosed with (or without) buffered neutralising solution so to provide optimal maintenance of sample flora including pathogens. Sampling accessories are also available.

 

Carcass Sampling

 

Designed to comply with EC Commision regulation on Microbiology criteria for food 2073/2005. Kits include recommended media supplied in different convenient sponge formats depending on sampling preference.

 

Pathogen Detection in Food.

 

Products designed to aid collection and detection of known Pathogens in food. The range consists of non-selective collection products with selective detection media to follow providing minimal contamination with improved recovery of target micro-organisms.

 

Pathogen Detection

 

Products designed to aid collection and differentiation of known Pathogens from a variety of environments or samples. The range consists of non-selective collection products to selective/differentiating media that highlight the presence of target micro-organisms.

 

Micro-organism Storage

 

A convenient, easy to use, micro-organism cryopreservation system - available in different colours for indexing or routine daily use. Stored in the freezer, Protect provides an economical way of holding reference and wild strain Micro-organisms by minimising cost per test whilst maintaining the original form of the micro-organism. Available in General Use, Anaerobes, Yeast & Moulds, Dairy and Pharmaceutical Meat free versions.