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Sani-Check AB: Test Kit for Counting Aerobic Bacteria Bacterial growth in the industrial environment can often lead to
serious economic consequences. Elevated bacterial populations in
aqueous systems such as cooling
Sani-Check AB test systems are kits that contain flexible plastic strips to which nutrient-containing filter paper is attached. The kits are complete and ready to use. No special equipment or training is required. In addition to testing liquids, Sani-Check AB is suitable for checking the sanitary quality of hard surfaces, particularly in the food processing industry. The flexibility of the strip makes it ideal for sampling hard to reach areas. The designation AB stands for
Aerobic Bacteria. Aerobic bacteria are those organisms which require
oxygen, and AB test strips will support the growth of these microbes.
Most bacteria that contaminate the industrial environment are in
this category and will grow on Sani-Check AB test strips.
Aerobic bacteria possess the ability to form red spots on the Sani-Check AB test strip. The number of spots along with the degree of background reddening can be used to derive a quantitative measurement of microbial growth. Following incubation, the strip is compared to a color chart on the label. The value obtained from the chart allows for an estimated bacterial count to be made. Sani-Check AB is a dehydrated product and is thus quite stable. It requires no refrigeration and has a room temperature shelf life of two years. Click here for the Product Price List Biosan Laboratories, Inc.
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waters, metalworking fluids, and hydrocarbon
fuels are responsible for extensive losses in productivity. Problems
related to high levels of bacteria in these liquids include corrosion,
slime formation, foul odors, and general decreases in fluid function.
Effective biocide treatment is possible only if the degree of of
bacterial contamination is routinely determined. Sani-Check AB makes
it fast and easy to monitor aerobic bacterial count.
Examples of these are
included in the genera of Psuedomonas, Enterobacter,
Escherichia, Klebsiella, Flavobacterium, and Alcaligenes,
to name a few.