EZ-Fluo™ Rapid Microbial Detection System
The EZ-Fluo™ system uses a non-destructive method to speed up detection of microbial contamination. Unlike many other rapid test systems, this method allows identification of microorganisms with the same sample, after they have been stained, using any standard ID technology.
The EZ-Fluo™ system can rapidly detect and quantify microbial contamination in any filterable sample. Applications are numerous and include testing of the following sample types:
HybriScan® Rapid Microbial Test System
Our HybriScan® molecular screening system uses sandwich hybridization to provide fast and accurate detection, identification and quantification of spoilage and pathogenic microorganisms in beverages, water and food. It is ideal for the comprehensive and reliable routine control of raw materials and concentrates in all production steps up to the quality check of finished goods.
The HybriScan® system can reduce your time to result by 2-14 days, depending on the target organism, while keeping costs low. Results are visible within 2 hours after the enrichment without the need for expensive instruments—the test can be performed with standard laboratory equipment and minimal training.
Advantages of HybriScan® technology over other microbial detection techniques
| Detection Technology | Advantage | Disadvantage |
|---|---|---|
| HybriScan® system | Detects only living cells Minimal interference by sample matrix High specificity Low cross-reactivity Easy handling Cost-efficient read-out Quantitative and qualitative High sample throughput (96-microwell plates) Detects of non-culturable microbes |
No differentiation of serotypes or subspecies Limited probe design (rRNA target) |
| PCR | High sample throughput Sensitive Quantitative |
No live/dead cell differentiation Sensitive to matrix interference (high extraction effort) Susceptible to polymerase inhibition |
| ELISA | Differentiation of serotypes or subspecies High sample throughput (96-microwell plates) Quantitative and qualitative |
Low sensitivity Low specificity, higher cross-reactivity Slow and expensive assay development |
| Conventional cultivation-based methods | Relatively inexpensive Simple Specific Widely accepted method |
Time-consuming (up to 10 days) No detection of non-culturable microbes Low sample throughput Laborious |
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Membranes for Identification
Membrane Specification: sterile, diameter 70 mm
Storage Temperature: 2-8 °C (in the dark)
These membranes are for economical and rapid identification and confirmation of microorganisms in water, food, environmental and clinical samples. They find their application in various sectors in food and dairy industry, water industry, pharmaceutical laboratory testing, cosmetic industry, environmental and sanitary testing, clinical diagnostic etc. After the routine inoculation and isolation technique the membranes enable the direct identification
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