Product Description
HygieneChek™ – Simple On-Site Hygiene Testing
HygieneChek™ dip slides are an easy-to-use, reliable and economic microbiological testing and transportation system. It is based on a double-sided agar paddle which is used to detect and identify various microorganisms commonly found in foods, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. The only equipment required for HygieneChek™ is an incubator. An optional extra would be a bench top autoclave.
The test system consists of a container with a screw cap and a removable agar paddle. The agar preparation becomes therefore obsolete. HygieneChek™ kits can be stored (with some exceptions) at room temperature and offer a long shelf-life compared to classic agar plates.
Superior microbial growth & spectrum of applications
The unique thickness of the agar layer on the paddles support superior microbial growth while preventing the agar from drying out. With over 20 different dip-slides, Romer Labs offers the broadest spectrum of applications including selective agar media for Salmonella, Listeria or Staphylococcus aureus.
HygieneChek™ Quick Reference
Read the Package Insert instructions completely before performing any test.
Interpretation Guide – Quantification
Dipping into liquids
The limit of detection is 10² cfu/ml. This means that at least 100 microorganisms have to be present in 1 ml of liquid sample before any colonies appear on the paddle. Compare your paddle with the pictures below for estimated values. For selective agar HygieneChek™ products, consider only the colonies as specified in the package insert and in the qualification part.
Surface contact
For the evaluation of surface contact tests, count the colonies and divide the results by 9 to get the cfu/cm², as the area of one paddle side is 9 cm². Or just compare it with the pictures below. For selective agar HygieneChek™ products, count the colonies as specified in the package insert and in the qualification part.
