NEOGEN 6400/6406 Petrifilm Total Germ Count Plate

NEOGEN Petrifilm plate counts show the total number of aerobic bacteria present in the tested sample, thereby determining the aerobic bacterial count. Reliable and consistent test results in 3 simple steps: inoculation, incubation, and reading. Proven cost-effective and results within 48 hours.

• Professional and reliable count plates to determine the aerobic bacterial count.
• Shows the total number of aerobic bacteria present in the tested sample.
• Ideal for food products and in a food processing environment.
• Proven cost-effective and labor-saving testing.
• Consistency and reliable test results.
• Test results in 3 simple steps: inoculation, incubation, and reading.
• Reduced labor costs and results within 48 hours.
• Storage at temperatures below or equal to 8 °C.

The NEOGEN Petrifilm Aerobic Count Plate is a time-saving, sample-ready plate designed to determine total aerobic bacterial populations. A built-in grid facilitates colony counting, providing fast, accurate, and consistent results. Each NEOGEN Petrifilm aerobic count plate contains a water-soluble gelling agent, nutrients, and an indicator — all components necessary for microbial growth without the need for an agar preparation.

The NEOGEN Petrifilm aerobic count plate provides a total aerobic count in just 48 hours. A red indicator dye in the plate stains all colonies red for better contrast and easier colony counting. The red colonies are also easy to distinguish from opaque food particles that can cause confusion when using other plating methods. Additionally, NEOGEN Petrifilm aerobic count plates can be used for the aerobic or anaerobic counting of lactic acid bacteria in food and environmental samples.

Three simple steps provide fast, easy-to-interpret results:
1) Inoculation — NEOGEN Petrifilm aerobic count plates are easy to inoculate. Lift the top film and add a sample.
2) Incubate - The space-saving design minimizes the space required in the incubator.
3) Interpret - Count the red colonies; a built-in grid simplifies counting, giving you fast, accurate, and consistent results.