The Hygiena MicroSnap™ platform bridges the time gap between ATP and bacterial culture results with convenient, 8-hour or less tests for E. coli & Coliforms.
MicroSnap™ can be used to test environmental surfaces, product samples, water and other filterable liquids.
Tests consist of an Enrichment Device containing a specific growth medium and a Detection Device containing a bioluminogenic substrate in which the detection reaction is measured within the EnSURE™ Touch luminometer (TEST0175).
In Step 1 (enrichment) the sample is incubated in growth media in order to increase the number of bacteria. As the number of bacteria increase, more of the diagnostic enzymes are created (beta-galactosidase and beta-glucuronidase), which are required for the bioluminogenic reaction. Incubation time of the sample is determined by the level of sensitivity required. After incubation, a small amount of sample is transferred to the Detection Device (TEST0078 for Coliforms & TEST0080 for E.coli).
In Step 2, the Detection Device is activated and incubated for 10 minutes. At this time, a specific substrate reacts with diagnostic enzymes to produce light. Light is measured in the EnSURE™ Touch unit in seconds. Light output is directly proportional to the initial starting inoculum.
Please note - Step 1 requires a Lab Format incubator (TEST0125) - sold separately
The Lab Format incubator (TEST0125) is required for the incubation of samples. The Lab Format incubator requires additional well blocks, and these can be ordered separately in a combination of:
- 2 x 15 well blocks (TEST0125/01)
or
- 1 x15 well block (TEST0125/01) and 1 x 35 well block (TEST0125/02).
