Neogen 6404 Petrifilm E.Coli Count Plate (EC) - 700002271

The Neogen Petrifilm E. coli/Coliform Count Plate (Catalog No. 6404, SKU 700002271) is a sample-ready culture medium system for the enumeration of Escherichia coli and coliforms in food and beverage samples. The plate contains modified Violet Red Bile (VRB) nutrients, a cold-water-soluble gelling agent, an indicator of glucuronidase activity (BCIG), and a tetrazolium indicator to facilitate colony formation and enumeration. It provides confirmed E. coli results within 24–48 hours and can be used with automated Petrifilm Plate Reader Advanced systems for reading and recording results.

Key Features:

• Catalog number: 6404; Manufacturer SKU: 700002271
• Quantity per package: 50 plates
• Time to result: 22–26 hours (confirmed E. coli results in 24–48 hours)
• Storage conditions: ≤ 8°C (46°F)
• Contains modified Violet Red Bile nutrients, BCIG glucuronidase indicator, and tetrazolium indicator
• Approvals: AOAC OMA 991.14 and 998.08; Health Canada MFHPB-41

Advantages:

• Sample-ready plates eliminate time-consuming preparation of media and agar dishes, improving laboratory efficiency
• Rapid, quantitative results suitable for food and beverage microbial testing workflows
• Compatible with automated Petrifilm Plate Reader Advanced for consistent, fast reading and data recording
• Validated and approved methods provide recognized performance and regulatory acceptance