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824000 - Petrifilm™ Aerobic Count Plate - For total aerobic population determination. Red indicator dye in plates colors all colonies, providing better contrast for easier counting. Petrifilm™ All-Purpose Spreader (#824100) is needed but not supplied.

824020 - Petrifilm™ E. coli/Coliform Count Plate - Two tests in one for E. coli and coliform enumeration. Plate contains glucuronidase indicator for confirmed detection of E. coli. Eliminates the need for the 9-tube MPN method. Results are produced in 24 to 48 hours instead of the usual 4 to 5 days. Petrifilm™ All-Purpose Spreader (#824100) is needed but not supplied.

824030 - Petrifilm™ Coliform Count Plates - For coliform enumeration. The red indicator dye in the plates colors all colonies. Top film traps gas produced by coliforms. Petrifilm™ All-Purpose Spreader (#824100) is needed but not supplied.

824040 - Petrifilm™ Coliform Count Plate/Enterobacteriaceae Count Plate - For enterobacteriaceae enumeration; includes all coliform organisms and non-glucose-fermenting non-coliforms such as Salmonella, Shigella and Yersinia. All-Purpose Spreader (#824100) is needed but not supplied.

824100 - Petrifilm™ All-Purpose Spreader - Suitable for use with Petrifilm™ plates except yeast and mold count plates. Spreader is reusable.

824010 - Petrifilm™ Yeast and Mold Count Plate - For yeast and mold population determination. Antibiotics incorporated into the plate prevent bacterial growth. Petrifilm™ Yeast and Mold Spreader (#824105) is needed but not supplied.

824105 - Petrifilm™ Yeast and Mold Plate Spreader - Specifically designed to be used with yeast and mold count plates. The spreader is reusable.

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Petrifilm Aerobic Plate
Petrifilm E Coli Count Plates
Petrifilm Enterobacteriaceae Count Plates
Petrifilm Yeast And Mold Count Plates

No Preparation
No Wasted Media
Extended shelf life of one year (unopened)

A microbiological media "plate" that consists of 2 clear plastic film sheets with sterile medium in between. This super-thin layer of medium supports the growth of microorganisms just like the surface of an agar plate.A class set stacks in the same space as one petri dish! Petrifilm™ plates can be counted on a standard colony counter or other magnified light source.

Store unopened Petrifilm™ plate pouches at a temperature of 8° C (46° F). Return unsued plates to pouch and store resealed pouches in a cool, dry place for no longer than 1 month. Expiration dates and lot numbers are noted on each package of Petrifilm™ plates.

Item #	Product	Qty	Price

824000	Petrifilm Aerobic Count Plate, Pack 50		$58.95




824020	Petrifilm E. coli/Coliform Count Plate, Pack 25		$59.95




824030	Petrifilm Coliform Count Plate, Pack 25		$64.75




824040	Petrifilm Coliform/Enterobacteriaceae Count Plate, Pack 25		$71.75




824100	Petrifilm All-Purpose Spreader, Pack 5		$6.25




824010	Petrifilm Yeast and Mold Count Plate, Pack 50		$71.95




824105	Petrifilm Yeast and Mold Plate Spreader, Pack 5		$4.95