KAA & Violet Red Bile Glucose (VRBG) Dipslide (Box of 10)

  • Kanamycin Aesculin Azide (KAA)  & Violet Red Blue Glucose (VRBG) dipslide
MADE IN THE UK under ISO 9001
Kanamycin Aesculin Azide (KAA)  & Violet Red Blue Glucose (VRBG) dipslide
£12.74
Approximately $16.69, €15.20 | Tax excluded
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Looking for a enterococci / enterobacteriaceae bacteria test? Our dipslides are easy to use & interpret. Just dip / swab sample, incubate and read results.

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Product Information
Front Agar Type KAA
Front Agar Colour Straw
Front Agar Growth Enterococci
Rear Agar Type Violet Red Bile Glucose (VRBG)
Rear Agar Colour Red/Purple
Rear Agar Growth Enterobacteriaceae
Certification ISO 9001

About Our kaa & violet red bile glucose (vrbg) dipslide (box of 10)

This dipslide tests for enterococci on one side and enterobacteriaceae on the other side.

The KAA agar is selective for the isolation of enterococci in food. The VRBG agar detects enterobacteriaceae in food and environmental samples.

Enterococci will present as white or grey colonies with black areas surrounding them.

Enterobacteriaceae will present as pink / purple colonies.

Any colonies present indicate infection / contamination of some sort.

Industry sectors include

  • Food
  • Animal Feed
  • Environmental

Please note that dipslides should not come into contact with the body and that samples should be taken via swab or cup / tube before streaking on to the slide.

How to use the KAA & Violet Red Bile Glucose (VRBG) dipslides

Remove Kanamycin Aesculin Azide (KAA) & Violet Red Bile Glucose (VRBG) slide from tube

Step 1 : Remove slide

Carefully remove the sterile KAA & Violet Red Bile Glucose (VRBG) dip slide from its tube ensuring that no contact is made with the agar (to avoid contamination).

Surface testing

Step 2 : If Surface Testing

For surface testing, press the KAA & Violet Red Bile Glucose (VRBG) 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.

Liquid Testing

Step 2 : If liquid testing

For liquid testing, immerse the KAA & Violet Red Bile Glucose (VRBG) dipslide into the fluid for 10 seconds then remove and allow to drain for a few seconds.

Swab Testing

Step 2 : If swab testing

Apply a sample of the test substance to a sample swab and gently apply to the agars.

Incubate the dipslide

Step 3 : Incubate Slide

Label the tube with the included stickers then place the slide into an incubator and allow to incubate.

compare dipslide results

Step 4 : Compare results

Count the amount of colonies that have grown on the slide and compare them to the comparison chart provided.

KV Dipslide Features

Flexable paddle

Flexible Paddle

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

Easy run off design

Easy Run Off Design

Due to the design of the dipslide, fluids will drain off quickly during testing.

Recessed Handle

Recessed Handle

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

Side Indicator

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 paddle

Dual Sided

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

Thick reliable Agar

Thick Reliable Agar

Each agar is thick (approx 4mm) and raised above the dipslide to allow for easy surface testing.

Additional Details

Product Reference : KV

Internal catalogue reference : DS001-59

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