Bio-Rad, 17005373, RAPID'<em>E.coli</em> 2 Agar Kit for Water Testing

Use RAPID'E.coli 2 Agar Kit for Water Testing for the direct enumeration of E. coli and coliforms in water intended for human consumption and waste water. RAPID'E.coli 2 Agar for Water Testing is based on the simultaneous detection of β-D-glucuronidase (GLUC) and β-D-galactosidase (GAL) activities. Coliforms (GAL+/GLUC-) form green colonies, whereas for E. coli (GAL+/GLUC+) the combined GAL and GLUC (pink) enzyme activities result in blue to violet colonies. Interfering flora in water is inhibited by the supplement making RAPID'E.coli 2 Agar a good choice for testing water for human consumption and untreated water (such as water from wells, lakes, and rivers) where standard media are often not suitable.

Product Contents

Kit contains 6 bottles of agar broth (200 ml each), 6 vials of lyophilized selective supplement

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Supporting Documents

• RAPID' E.coli 2 Agar Product Information Sheet

• Water Safety Booklet — Guide for Products in Water Testing

• Chromogenic media reference guide