Application inspection method with a cotton swab using MC-Media Pad

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Application inspection method with a cotton swab using "MC-Media Pad"    

Inspection method


1. Before wiping, press the cotton swab with the squeezing part of the bottle to squeeze out excess water.


2. Wipe off with a cotton swab attached to the cap of the wiping inspection kit.



An example of how to wipe is introduced below.


3. Place the wiped "MC-Media Pad" in an incubator and incubate.


 Dissolve the bacteria attached to the cotton swab in the diluent in the container.

4. Add the diluent of the wiping test kit to "MC-Media Pad".


5. Place the "MC-Media Pad" in the incubator and incubate.


Bacteria               ;35℃ 24 - 48 hours
Coliforms             ;35℃ 24 hours
Yeast and mold          ;25℃ 48 - 72 hours
Staphylococcus aureus;35℃ 24 hours
Salmonella             ;35℃ 24 hours
E.coli and coliforms     ;35℃ 24 hours

6. Judge.



Mark colonies with magic and count the number of bacteria.
※Multiply the determined number of bacteria by 10. It is the number of bacteria per wiping area.