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MC-Media Pad®

for coliforms

Synonym(s):

Coliform Count test

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UNSPSC Code:
41171504
NACRES:
NA.75

Agency

AOAC® PTM
MicroVal

product line

MC-Media Pad®

feature

ready-to-use

manufacturer/tradename

MC-Media Pad®

storage condition

(Store upright)

pH

7.4 ( in H2O)

application(s)

food and beverages
personnel monitoring
surface monitoring
water monitoring

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

2-25°C

suitability

Escherichia coli
coliforms
molds
yeasts

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General description

The MC MEDIA PAD® offers a convenient solution for rapidly and routinely testing microbial contamination in raw and in-process food and beverage materials, as well as finished products. The MC-Media Pad® is a pre-sterilized, ready-to-use dry culture device, simplifying testing and minimizing the quantity of waste. MC-Media Pad® is composed of a unique adhesive sheet, a test pad coated with medium and water absorption polymer, and a transparent cover film to automatically re-constitute the media. The MC-Media Pad® is coated with selective medium and chromogenic substrate for specific detection. Once the liquid sample is inoculated onto the test pad, the sample diffuses through the whole pad by capillary action.

Application

MC-Media Pad® enables the detection of total coliform count in a specific sample using a special medium composition and specific chromogenic substrate for β-galactosidase and important indicator of hygiene quality in foods and beverages. While improving the workflow, it also ensures accurate and reliable results.

Features and Benefits

  • Save space in fridge and incubator
  • Go green & gain: reduce environmental impact
  • Improve the inventory management with a shelf-life of up to 18 months
  • Comply with regulations
  • No spreading device required
  • Simplified workflow

Analysis Note

Presence of coliform bacteria in the sample grow as blue-green/blue coloured colonies on test pad.

Legal Information

AOAC is a registered trademark of AOAC International
MC MEDIA PAD is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

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Articles

MC-Media Pad – Validation Summary

MC-Media Pad – Validation Summary

Protocols

Study: Comparison of MC-Media Pad® with Different Convenience Solution Products

Comparison of MC-Media Pad® with different convenience solution products for indicator organism testing

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