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Hygiena - Total Viable Count Devices
MicroSnap Total delivers TVC test results in 7 hours, giving you the advantage of knowing microbial levels on the same day samples are collected. The test uses a novel bioluminogenic test reaction that generates light when enzymes that are characteristic of viable bacteria react with substrates to produce light. The light generating signal is then quantified with the EnSURE™ luminometer. MicroSnap Total`s same-day results enable you to take corrective actions faster or release products sooner. AOAC-RI Performance Tested Method #031501.
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.
Traditional plating methods utilize colony counting techniques to determine CFU levels. MicroSnap technology derives equivalent CFU values using light detection.
EnSURE displays measurements in relative light units (RLU’s). The RLU number is correlated to colony forming units (CFU’s).
Enumeration ResultsThe entire MicroSnap Total process is complete in 7 hours.
Sample is collected and enriched at the beginning of the shift and incubated for 7 hours. Results are ready before the end of a typical 8 hour shift.
- Quantitative results (CFU counts) in 7 hours
- Pass / Fail result at required detection levels are easy to understand
- Equivalent results to other culturing methods
- No specific sample preparation required
- SureTrend software tracks and trends results over time for easy data analysis
- Snap-Valve™ technology - snap & squeeze
- Write-on swab label
- For use with EnSURE luminometer
- Detects down to <100 CFU in 7 hours
- AOAC® Performance Tested Certificate No. 031501