EasyDisc PCA Test

Heterotrophic plate counts in 48 hours

No equipment, autoclaving, or agar preparation
Results in 48 hours when incubated at 35°C
Easy-to-count blue colonies, designed to correlate with the pour plate method (SM 9215) using plate count agar¹

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Easy-to-use platform reduces waste and improves workflow

18-month shelf life eliminates waste and improves workflow
1-minute hands-on time
Reduced QC
Available in 25-pack and 100-pack configurations

Easy to run

Quantification

Step 1

Remove lid and add 1 mL sample to the EasyDisc PCA plate.

Step 2

Gently swirl the plate to distribute the liquid, replace the lid, and incubate at room temperature for 20 minutes.

Step 3

Continue incubating at 35°±2°C for 48±3 hours

Step 4

Count all colonies.

Frequently asked questions

The shelf life is up to 18 months from date of manufacture.

Store at 2–25°C away from light and humidity

Yes, the base and lid are both sterilized. There are 25 plates per plastic sleeve. Any unused plates should remain in the bag, and the bag should be closed. Do not leave any unused plates exposed to the environment.

The clear bottom portion of the plate is made of polystyrene #6 and is recyclable. The white cover/lid is made of low-density polyethylene #4 and is also recyclable.

Water samples are incubated at 35°C (±2°C) for 48 hours (±3 hours).

Check with your local, state, and/or federal authorities for proper disposal of bacteriological biohazard materials at your facility.