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Plate Count (PCA) + Oxytetracycline Glucose Yeast Extract (OGYE) Dipslides (Box of 10)

The PO disinfectant neutraliser dipslide has total count on the front side and yeast and moulds count on the rear.

£11.96 Tax excluded

By buying this product you can collect up to 55 points

Volume discounts

Quantity	Price	You Save
51	£11.33	Up to £32.14
101	£10.89	Up to £107.75
251	£10.26	Up to £427.48
501	£9.70	Up to £1,131.88
1000	£7.94	Up to £4,024.54

Product specification

Front Agar Type	Plate Count (PCA)
Front Agar Colour	Straw
Front Agar Growth	Total Count
Rear Agar Type	Oxytetracycline Glucose Yeast Extract (OGYE)
Rear Agar Colour	Straw
Rear Agar Growth	Yeasts & Moulds
Shelf Life	5 - 6 months
Certification	ISO 9001
Suggested Incubation Times	24 - 120 Hours
Suggested Incubation Temp	22°C

The PO dipslide contains a neutraliser for disinfectants present in the sample, this provides accurate readings in such tests. It has total count on the front side and yeast and moulds count on the other.

It comes in a pack size of 10 slides per box (minimum order of 5 boxes). 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.

Plate Count Agar - PCA is a general growth medium used to provide a 'total count' / detect viable organisms in food and water. Mainly used in dairy testing.

OGYE Agar - This agar contains an antibiotic called Oxytetracycline. Due to this, the dipslide should not be incubated at temperatures above 25 degrees Celcius. OGYE agar detects yeasts and moulds in food.

How to use the PO dipslide

Simply remove the dipslide and immerse in the sample for approx 10 seconds. Remove dipslide and allow to drain 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 120 hours).

A comparison chart is included so you can easily compare your results.

Remove Plate Count / OGYE slide from tube

Step 1 : Remove slide

Carefully remove the sterile Plate Count / OGYE 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 Plate Count / OGYE 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.