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Colilert (20-test pack)

Product #: 98-12972-00
Brand: IDEXX
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USEPA approved method for detect and quanytify Total Coliforms and E. coli in 24 hours

Simultaneously detects or quantifies both Total Coliforms and Escherichia coli.
Presence/ Absence Test
Step 1: Add reagent to sample and incubate at 35°C ±0.5°C for 24 hours
Step 2: Read results
Colorless = Negative
Yellow = Total Coliforms
Yellow/Fluorescent = E. coli

Quantification Test:
Step 1: Add Reagent to sample and mix well
Step 2: Pour sample into Quanti-Tray (count from 1 to 200) or Quanti-Tray/2000 (count from 1 to 2,419)
Step 3: Seal in Quanti-Tray Sealer and place into incubator for 24 hours at 35°C ±0.5°C
Step 4: Read Quanti-tray or Quanti-tray/2000 results
Yellow wells = Total Coliforms
Yellow/Fluorescent wells = E. coli
Count positive wells and refer to MPN table

  • Proven
  • Easy
  • Rapid
  • Accurate
  • Economical