Use RAPID'E.coli 2 Agar for Water Testing for the direct enumeration of E. coli and coliforms in water intended for human consumption waste water. RAPID'E.coli 2 Agar uses two chromogenic color reactions, β-D-galactosidase (GAL) and β-D-glucuronidase (GLUC), for the clear identification of E. coli and coliforms.

After rehydration and autoclaving, cool to 47 ± 2°C and add 1.0 ml of RAPID'E.coli 2 Selective Supplement () per 100 ml agar, prior to pouring plates.

Features and Benefits

• Direct enumeration of E. coli and coliforms on a single plate
• Coliforms are GAL+/GLUC- and form blue to green colonies
• E. coli is GAL+/GLUC+ and forms violet to pink colonies
• Results in 24 hr
• No confirmation step required

Validations

Certified AFNOR Certification as an alternative method to the reference standard EN ISO 9308-1.

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