|  E. coli  

MicroSnap™ E. coli is a rapid test for detection and enumeration of E. coli bacteria. The test uses a novel bioluminogenic test reaction that generates light when enzymes that are characteristic of E. coli bacteria react with specialized substrates. The light generating signal is then quantified in the EnSURE™ luminometer. Results are available in 8 hours or less, depending on the required level of detection. Single figure organisms can be detected in 8 hours, enabling MicroSnap E. coli to give results in the same working day or shift.

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Raw Material Tests

Screen for microbiological contamination before materials go into processing.

Plant Environmental Monitoring

Test environmental surfaces and equipment for same-day bacterial results of plant hygiene.

Finished Product Testing

Verify microorganism levels sooner for quicker release and better quality assurance.

A new light on microbial detection.

MicroSnap is a rapid bioluminogenic test method for the detection and enumeration of bacteria, giving actionable test results in less than 8 hours. The MicroSnap test platform consists of an Enrichment Device containing a specific growth medium and a Detection Device containing a bioluminogenic (light-producing) substrate. When MicroSnap detects the specific microorganism, light is emitted and measured with Hygiena’s EnSURE luminometer. Results are stored and tracked with Hygiena’s complimentary SureTrend software for further data analysis and trending.

New! Enhanced Broths

Enhanced Nutrient & EB Broths are one enrichment media for three MicroSnap detection tests. Just add 1mL of sample to the 9mL volume and incubate! 

Enhanced Nutrient Broth is compatible with:

• MicroSnap E. coli 
• MicroSnap Coliform
• MicroSnap Total

Enhanced EB Broth is compatible with:

• MicroSnap E. coli 
• MicroSnap Coliform
• MicroSnap EB

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Flexible for filterable samples.

Testing a large-volume liquid sample for coliforms? MicroSnap Coliform & E. coli Enrichment Broth is available in a 2mL vial for use with filtered samples, delivering results in less than 8 hours. Earlier results mean held product can be released sooner, drastically cutting inventory and warehouse costs for beverage processors. 

The method is AOAC approved and validated against the EPA method. Download the brochure to learn more: MicroSnap Enrichment Broth 2mL for Large Volume Filterable Liquid Testing

CFU

Colony Forming Units 

Traditional plating methods utilize colony counting techniques to determine CFU levels. MicroSnap technology derives equivalent CFU values using light detection.

RLU

Relative Light Units

EnSURE displays measurements in relative light units (RLU’s). The RLU number is correlated to colony forming units (CFU’s).

Presence/Absence

Sample is collected and enriched at the beginning of the shift and incubated for 8 hours.

Enumeration

Sample is collected and enriched at the beginning of the shift and incubated for 6 hours.

Custom Applications

Faster results for higher detection limits. Contact us for instructions specific to your application.  

Microbiology in a snap.

MicroSnap's efficient design makes microorganism testing easier than ever. Each device's patented Snap-Valve™ holds a precise amount of specific enrichment broth, ready to be used for either product or surface samples. Within the enrichment device is a built-in pipette, enabling convenient and efficient transfer of enriched sample to the detection device. After activation, the detection device delivers final results in 10 minutes, making the total test time 8 hours or less. 

Reduce Materials

No serial dilutions to make.

Fewer replicates required.

Eliminate Lab Costs

Reduce lab fees.

No expensive overnight shipping.

Reduce Inventory Costs

Shorter product hold time.

Less inventory in warehouse.