For the isolation and enumeration of coliforms and E. Coli. Coliform colonies will appear red, and E. coli colonies will appear blue.
240/pk…. Part no. 54082
CompactDry™ by Hardy Diagnostics
There is always a better way.
The CompactDry ™ plate line offers a variety of organism-specific and total count tests,
packaged up nicely in a sophisticated and sturdy cassette.
The benefits are easy to spot.
CompactDry™ offers eight different media specific to the following organisms.
Total Count
CompactDry™ TC
For total aerobic viable bacterial count. Growing colonies appear red.
240/pk… Part no. 54081
CompactDry™ YM
(Yeast and Mold)
For the isolation and enumeration of yeast and mold. Yeast colonies will appear blue, and molds will form cottony colonies with characteristic colors.
240/pk… Part no. 54083
CompactDry™ YMR
(Yeast and Mold Rapid)
For the isolation and enumeration of yeast and mold. Yeast colonies will appear blue, and molds will form cottony colonies with characteristic colors.
240/pk… Part no. 54084
CompactDry™ XSA
(Staphylococcus aureus)
For the selective growth, enumeration, and differentiation of Staphylococcus aureus. Growing colonies will appear blue-green.
240/pk… Part no. 54086
CompactDry™ ETB
(Enterobacteriaceae)
For the isolation and quantification of Enterobacteriaceae that will appear magenta in color. Genera of Enterobacteriaceae consists of Citrobacter, Enterobacter, Escherichia, Klebsiella, Morganella, Proteus, Salmonella, Serratia, Shigella, Yersinia and more. AOAC Performance Tested and Certified.
100/pk… Part no. ETB100
CompactDry™ LS
(Listeria)
For the selective growth, presumptive identification, and enumeration of Listeria spp. Growing colonies will appear blue.
100/pk… Part no. LS100
CompactDry™ SL
(Salmonella)
Determines the presumptive identification of Salmonella spp. Growing colonies will appear green or blue-green with black centers.
240/pk… Part no. 54085
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