FSTest Coliform Count Plate
Rapid Ready-to-Use Detection for Food Hygiene Monitoring
The FSTest Coliform Count Plate is a rapid, ready-to-use microbial testing solution designed for the detection and enumeration of coliform bacteria in food, water, and environmental samples.
Coliforms are widely used as key indicators of food hygiene and sanitation quality. Their presence is commonly associated with fecal contamination and may indicate poor hygiene conditions during production, processing, or handling.
This product enables fast and reliable coliform detection within 15–24 hours, providing an efficient alternative to traditional agar-based methods.
Why Detect Coliforms?
Coliform bacteria are commonly found in the intestines and feces of warm-blooded animals and are widely used as indicators of microbiological contamination.
High coliform counts may indicate:
- Poor sanitation practices
- Fecal contamination
- Cross-contamination during processing
- Water or raw material quality issues
Rapid detection helps ensure food safety and regulatory compliance.
Key Features & Benefits
- Rapid Results: Detect coliforms in just 15–24 hours
- Ready-to-Use Format: No agar preparation, sterilization, or media handling required
- Clear Visual Identification: Distinct colony color development for easy reading
- High Efficiency: Simplifies workflow and reduces laboratory workload
- Reliable Performance: Stable and reproducible results for routine testing
- Space-Saving Design: Compact format reduces incubator space requirements
- Proven Expertise: Developed with over 30 years of food safety experience since 1993
Applications
The FSTest Coliform Count Plate is suitable for routine testing in:
- Drinking water and bottled water
- Dairy products and beverages
- Meat, poultry, and seafood
- Fruits and vegetables
- Bakery and processed foods
- 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 and regulatory laboratories
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 mL of 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 colonies directly on the plate using the built-in grid for accuracy.
Fast Testing Portfolio (FSTest Platform)
FSTest provides a complete rapid microbiology testing solution:
- Aerobic Plate Count: 18–24 h
- Coliform: 15–24 h
- Yeast & Mold: 48–72 h
- Coliform & E. coli: 15–24 h
- E. coli & Thermostable Coliform: 15–24 h
- Salmonella: 15–24 h
- Staphylococcus aureus: 15–24 h
- Enterobacteriaceae: 15–24 h
- Listeria: 18–24 h
- Bacillus cereus: 15–24 h
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 Food Hygiene Monitoring
The FSTest Coliform Count Plate provides a faster, simpler, and more standardized alternative to traditional microbiological methods.
It helps laboratories and food manufacturers improve efficiency, reduce turnaround time, and ensure consistent food safety monitoring.
FSTest – Fast. Simple. Reliable.
