- Condition: Factory New
- Weight: 0.55 lb
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- MFR: Hardy Diagnostics Ships from MFI Medical
- MPN: P365
Frequently asked questions
Is the LokTight seal reliable for preventing contamination?
Yes, the LokTight design is specifically engineered to provide a robust enclosure. It creates a secure seal that minimizes the risk of environmental contamination, ensuring the media remains protected throughout the handling and incubation process.
Why are lecithin and tween added to the agar?
These additives serve a critical function in microbial recovery: - Neutralization: They effectively neutralize residual disinfectants commonly found on sampled surfaces. - Accuracy: By neutralizing these chemicals, they allow for more reliable detection and accurate enumeration of microorganisms.
Are these plates ready for immediate use?
Absolutely. These contact plates are pre-poured and sterile, significantly reducing the need for time-consuming laboratory preparation while ensuring high consistency across your tests.
How is the sterility of the plates maintained?
Hardy Diagnostics ensures strict quality control standards by utilizing irradiation for sterilization. Additionally, the plates are triple-bagged to provide an extra layer of protection during transit and storage.
Are these suitable for sampling disinfected surfaces?
Yes, they are ideal for this purpose. Because the medium contains lecithin and tween, it is specifically designed to perform well in environmental monitoring where surfaces may have been recently treated with cleaning agents or disinfectants.
Does this format provide consistent results?
Yes. As a factory-new, professional-grade product, each plate is manufactured to provide a uniform agar thickness. This consistency is essential for obtaining reproducible and reliable microbial sampling data in clinical or industrial settings.
Is the packaging protected against contamination?
Yes, the product is triple-bagged. This packaging strategy is specifically designed to maintain the integrity and sterility of the plates until they are ready to be used in your facility.
Is this medium appropriate for general environmental monitoring?
It is highly recommended for environmental monitoring. The Tryptic Soy Agar (TSA) base is a standard, nutrient-rich medium, and the contact plate format is specifically optimized for surface sampling in controlled or clinical environments.
Can I use these plates in a clinical laboratory?
Yes, these plates are perfectly suited for clinical laboratories. Their high sterility standards, combined with the neutralizing agents, make them an excellent choice for demanding professional microbial monitoring applications.
How many plates come in a standard pack?
Each unit contains 10 individual contact plates, all of which feature the secure LokTight design and the specialized Tryptic Soy Agar formulation.