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Violet Red Bile Glucose (VRBG) + Violet Red Bile Glucose (VRBG) Dipslides (Box of 10)


The E dipslide provides enterobacteriaceae count on the front red/purple side and the same on the rear.
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Manufactured in ISO 9001 certified conditions. |
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Order 51 or more boxes | Receive a 5.27% discount | Price per box £11.33 |
Order 101 or more boxes | Receive a 8.92% discount | Price per box £10.89 |
Order 251 or more boxes | Receive a 14.24% discount | Price per box £10.26 |
Order 501 or more boxes | Receive a 18.89% discount | Price per box £9.70 |
Order 1000 or more boxes | Receive a 33.65% discount | Price per box £7.94 |
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Product Information |
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Front Agar Type | Violet Red Bile Glucose (VRBG) |
Front Agar Colour | Red/Purple |
Front Agar Growth | Enterobacteriaceae |
Rear Agar Type | Violet Red Bile Glucose (VRBG) |
Rear Agar Colour | Red/Purple |
Rear Agar Growth | Enterobacteriaceae |
Shelf Life | 6 to 8 months |
Certification | ISO 9001 |
Suggested Incubation Times | 24 - 48 Hours |
Suggested Incubation Temp | 35°C |
Important information | To ensure that we can offer our customers maximum shelf life, these slides are manufactured to order and as a result, delivery can be up to 5 weeks. |
About the violet red bile glucose (vrbg) + violet red bile glucose (vrbg) dipslides (box of 10)
VRBG Agar on both sides. This slide offers a Enterobacteriaceae count.
It comes in a pack size of 10 slides per box. The slide has a flexible paddle and is located in a shatterproof container.

Flexible Paddle
Each dipslide features a virtually unbreakable and flexible paddle allowing for even, full surface testing.

Easy Run Off Design
Due to the design of the dipslide, fluids will drain off quickly during testing.

Recessed Handle
Each slide has a handle built into the lid that is recessed to help keep your fingers dry during testing.

Side Indicator
One side of the slide will have a circle indicator so you know which side was used for testing which type of contaminant.

Dual Sided
Each dipslide is dual sided to allow multiple contamination testing with one test.

Thick Reliable Agar
Each agar is thick (approx 4mm) and raised above the dipslide to allow for easy surface testing.
Violet Red Bile Glucose Agar - often used to test food and animal feed samples. Tests for Enterobacteriaceae which can be used as an indicator organism to evaluate hygiene levels in food safety applications. Colonies show as pink / purple.
How to use the E dipslides
Simply remove the dipslide and immerse in (or press against) the sample for approx 10 seconds. Remove dipslide and allow to drain (if necessary) for a few seconds, then replace the slide back into the tube and incubate for a minimum of 24 hours (up to a maximum of 48 hours).
A comparison chart is included so you can easily compare your results.

Step 1 : Remove slide
Carefully remove the sterile VRBG Agar dip slide from its tube ensuring that no contact is made with the agar (to avoid contamination).

Step 2 : If Surface Testing
For surface testing, press the VRBG Agar dipslide onto the surface. If needed, place a finger on the bottom of the slide (on the plastic, not the agar) to apply extra pressure.

Step 2 : If liquid testing
For liquid testing, immerse the VRBG Agar dipslide into the fluid for 10 seconds then remove and allow to drain for a few seconds.

Step 2 : If swab testing
Apply a sample of the test substance to a sterile swab and gently apply to the agars.

Step 3 : Incubate Slide
Label the tube with the included stickers then place the slide into an incubator and allow to incubate.

Step 4 : Compare results
Count the amount of colonies that have grown on the slide and compare them to the comparison chart provided.
Industry sectors include
- Food sector
- Animal feed
Additional Details
Product Reference : E
Internal catalogue reference : DS001-11
Product external rating on reviews.co.uk:
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