Dip Slides, Bacteria & Microbiological Testing

Dip Slides - Accepta’s range of high quality, sterile dip slides, which are some times referred to as paddle testers, are generally regarded as the standard semi-quantitative measurement for bacteria and microbiological testing in the analysis of industrial, environmental and recreational waters.

Accepta's range of sterile dipslides are suitable for the microbiological monitoring of cooling water and similar re-circulating water systems, natural waters, wastewaters and effluents. Dipslides are generally used when microbiological activity is relatively high (1,000 - 100,000 CFU per millilitre of water) and should be used only as a guide. This is because dipslide accuracy is limited due to the small sample size analysed and the method of obtaining a result. However, dipslides have a significant benefit in that they are very convenient, simple to use and inexpensive. Decimal increases in microbiological activity can indicate problems with cooling water treatment programs or cooling water contamination.

Accepta Dipslides

Product Range

Accepta's range of professional dipslides includes:

• RBC Media - used for monitoring aerobic bacteria, yeast and fungi ... RBC media >>

• TTC general purpose - used for monitoring aerobic bacteria ... TTC general purpose >>

• MacConkey Agar - used for monitoring aerobic bacteria and coliforms ... MacConkey agar >>

• BTM2 Dual Media (Malt Extract) - used for monitoring aerobic bacteria, yeast and fungi ... BTM2 dual media (malt extract) >>

• BT2 General Purpose - used for monitoring general aerobic bacteria ... BT2 general purpose >>

• Incubators - Accepta offer a good range of professional incubators for the incubation of dipslides, plates and other sample media ... incubators >>

Instructions for Use

Dipslides are convenient, inexpensive and simple to use. To use them simply follow steps 1, 2 and 3 below:

Step 1 - Remove dipslide from tube. Immerse slide in liquid sample for 10 seconds.	Step 2 - Allow excess liquid to drain for a few seconds, replace slide in tube and incubate for 24 - 48 hours.	Step 3 - After incubation, compare the dipslide surface against the appropriate chart to obtain the bacteria, yeast or mould count.

Additional Information & Technical Support

For further information, technical support and advice please call Accepta on +44 (0) 161 877 2334 or e-mail info@accepta.com. For additional products, specifications, product data and MSDS's please review our products pages.