RAPID’E.coli 2 Agar for Water Testing is composed of the RAPID’E.coli 2 Chromogenic Medium and a selective supplement. The agar medium provides direct enumeration, without confirmation, of E.coli and other coliforms in water samples.
Principle
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.
Features & Benefits
- The selective mixture in the supplement makes the RAPID’E.coli 2 agar medium inhibit the main
interfering flora in water. - Consists of 6 vials; each vial is sufficient for 200 ml of RAPID’E.coli 2 medium.
- Certified and validated by the NF Validation (AFNOR) together with RAPID’E.coli 2 medium.
Product Size
#12008041 ; RAPID’E.coli 2 Supplement, 6 vials (qsp 200 ml)
Storage
These vials are stable up to the date stated on the package when stored at 2 – 8℃ in a dark place.
After rehydration, they can be stored at 2 – 8℃ for 7 days in a dark place.
References
– American Public Health Association. 2017. Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and
Wastewater, 23rd Edition. American Public Health Association, Washington D.C.
– Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 100 / May 26, 2021 / Rules and Regulations.
– NF EN ISO 9308-1 (09/2000). Water quality – Enumeration of Escherichia coli and coliform bacteria:
Membrane filtration method for water with low bacterial background flora.
– United States Environmental Protection Agency. January 2005. Manual for the Certification for
Laboratories Analyzing Drinking Water, Fifth Edition, EPA 815-R-004, Office of Ground Water and
Drinking Water, Technical Support Division, U.S. EPA, Cincinnati, OH.
– United States Environmental Protection Agency. September 2010. EPA Microbiological Alternate Test
Procedure (ATP) Protocol for Drinking Water, Wastewater, and Sewage Sludge Monitoring Methods,
EPA-821-B-10-001, Office of Water, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.