FSTest Aerobic Count Plate (Total Plate Count, TPC)

Rapid Ready-to-Use Solution for Total Microbial Enumeration

The FSTest Aerobic Count Plate, also known as Total Plate Count (TPC), is a rapid, ready-to-use microbial testing solution designed for the enumeration of total aerobic bacteriain food, water, and environmental samples.

Compared with traditional agar-based methods, it eliminates media preparation, sterilization, and plate pouring steps, significantly improving laboratory efficiency and reducing operational complexity.

It provides reliable microbial results within 15–24 hours, making it an ideal solution for routine quality control and food safety monitoring.

Why Perform Total Plate Count Testing?

Total Aerobic Count is one of the most fundamental indicators of microbiological quality and hygiene status in food and production environments.

High bacterial counts may indicate:

• Poor hygiene during processing
• Raw material contamination
• Inadequate storage conditions
• Risk of product spoilage

Routine monitoring helps ensure product safety and regulatory compliance.

Key Features & Benefits

• Rapid Results:Obtain total aerobic bacteria count in 15–24 hours
• Ready-to-Use Format:No agar preparation, sterilization, or media handling required
• Clear Colony Visualization: Red-colored colonies (TTC indicator) for easy identification
• High Efficiency: Simplifies workflow and reduces laboratory workload
• Cost-Effective: Reduces media preparation and overall testing costs
• Space-Saving Design: Compact format reduces incubator and storage space usage by up to 90%
• Reliable Performance: Stable and consistent results for routine laboratory testing
• Trusted Quality: Developed with decades of experience in food safety testing since 1993

Applications

The FSTest Aerobic Count Plate is widely used in:

• Dairy products and milk testing
• Bottled water and drinking water
• Meat, poultry, and seafood
• Bakery and confectionery products
• Fruits, vegetables, and fresh produce
• Processed and ready-to-eat foods
• Pet food and animal feed
• Environmental surface monitoring

Industries

• Food manufacturing and processing
• Food safety testing laboratories
• Environmental monitoring agencies
• Government inspection authorities
• Public health laboratories
• Quality control departments (QA/QC)

Simple 3-Step Testing Workflow

Step 1 – Sample Preparation
Prepare sample dilution if required (typically 1:10 using sterile diluent).

Step 2 – Inoculation & Incubation
Pipette 1 mLof sample onto the plate, cover, and incubate at 36 ± 1°C for 15–24 hours (film side up).

Step 3 – Result Interpretation
After incubation, count red colonies using the built-in grid for accurate enumeration of total aerobic bacteria.

Compared with Traditional Agar Methods

• Up to 90% less storage space required
• Around 65% reduction in laboratory costs
• Up to 80% improvement in workflow efficiency
• Approximately 50% faster testing time
• No agar preparation or sterilization required

A Smarter Solution for Routine Microbial Testing

The FSTest Aerobic Count Plate provides a faster, simpler, and more standardized alternative to traditional Total Plate Count methods.

It helps laboratories and food manufacturers improve efficiency, reduce turnaround time, and maintain consistent microbiological quality control.

FSTest – Fast. Simple. Reliable.