More accurate and specific compared to ISO 7899-2 and MoDW 2006, part 5.
Same easy-to-use platform as Colilert 250.
Overview
Easy
Ready-to-use media.
Simple procedure.
Unit-dosed packaging eliminates media preparation.
Reagent contains no toxic compounds.
Rapid
Simplified quality control.
Less than 1 minute of hands-on time.
Accurate
More accurate when compared to ISO 7899-2 on all samples.
Liquid enrichment ensures optimized recovery.
Eliminates subjective interpretation of results determined by traditional methods.
Science
How the Enterolert 250 Test works
The Enterolert 250 Test uses proprietary Defined Substrate Technology (DST) nutrient indicator to detect enterococci. The Enterolert 250 Test provides confirmed presence/absence results in 24 hours. The Enterolert 250 Test utilizes orth-nitrophenyl-ß-D-glucoside as a nutrient indicator and incorporates a specifically designed blue background color in its formulation.
When the substrate is metabolized by enterococci, the sample turns from blue to green to indicate detection. Any change from the original color to green is considered a positive result. No ultraviolet light source is required. The Enterolert 250 Test detects enterococci at 1 cfu in 250 mL bottled water samples in 24 hours.