FSTest Staphylococcus aureus Count Plate

Ready-to-Use, Rapid Detection for Food Safety Monitoring

The FSTest Staphylococcus aureus Count Plate is a ready-to-use microbial testing solution designed for the rapid detection and enumeration of Staphylococcus aureus in food and environmental samples.

The plate contains a pre-prepared selective culture medium, water-soluble gelling agent, and chromogenic indicator system to support efficient microbial growth and direct visual interpretation—eliminating traditional agar preparation and reducing laboratory workload.

With clear colony visualization and results available in as little as 15–24 hours, the FSTest Count Plate helps food manufacturers improve testing efficiency and strengthen food safety control.

Why Test for Staphylococcus aureus?

Staphylococcus aureus is one of the most common foodborne pathogenic bacteria and is widely associated with food contamination events.

It can produce harmful substances such as enterotoxins that may affect food safety and product quality.

Routine monitoring helps:

• Identify contamination risks early
• Verify hygiene and sanitation effectiveness
• Strengthen food safety management systems
• Support HACCP and regulatory compliance

Key Features & Benefits

• Rapid Results: Detect and enumerate Staphylococcus aureus within 15–24 hours
• Ready-to-Use: No agar preparation, sterilization, or media pouring required
• Easy Interpretation: Positive colonies appear in violet-red color for convenient counting
• Built-In Grid Design: Supports faster and more consistent colony enumeration
• Space-Saving Format: Compact plate design reduces incubator and storage requirements
• Improved Laboratory Efficiency: Simplifies routine microbiological workflows
• Trusted Experience: Developed by FSTest with decades of food safety expertise since 1993

Applications

Ideal for rapid Staphylococcus aureus testing in:

• Bakery and confectionery products
• Beverage and bottled water
• Dairy products
• Eggs and egg products
• Fruits and vegetables
• Meat and poultry products
• Seafood products
• Prepared and processed foods
• Nutraceuticals
• Pet food and animal feed

Industries

• Food manufacturers and processors
• Food safety laboratories
• Environmental monitoring facilities
• Quality assurance and quality control departments
• Government inspection laboratories
• Public health and surveillance institutions

Simple 3-Step Testing Workflow

Step 1 – Inoculate
Lift the top film and dispense 1 mL of prepared sample onto the center of the plate.

Step 2 – Incubate
Place plates film-side up and incubate at 36 ± 1°C for 15–24 hours.

Step 3 – Read Results
Count the violet-red colonies using the built-in grid for fast and consistent interpretation.

Faster Analysis Across the FSTest Count Plate Portfolio

• Aerobic 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 Petri Dishes

• 90% Less Space Required
  Compact format reduces incubator occupancy and storage needs
• 65% Lower Laboratory Costs
  No media preparation or additional consumables required
• 80% Higher Testing Efficiency
  Simplified workflow improves productivity
• 50% Faster Turnaround Time
  Accelerates microbiological decision-making

A Smarter Solution for Pathogen Detection

The FSTest Staphylococcus aureus Count Plate delivers a faster, simpler, and more efficient alternative to traditional agar-based microbiological testing.

Improve testing productivity, strengthen contamination control, and support consistent food safety performance.

FSTest – Fast. Simple. Reliable.

Foodborne Pathogen Detection Solutions