Water analysis test kit Colitag™

for food safetyEscherichia colifor coliforms

A presence/absence or most probable number test for total coliforms and E. coli in water Colitag™ uses a U.S. EPA-approved selective and differential medium to detect total coliforms and E. coli in water samples within 16–48 hours. Designed for use by personnel familiar with the appropriate aseptic techniques, Neogen recommends and offers training for users without advanced knowledge of microbiology. Specifications - Platform - Dehydrated Culture Media Result Type - Presence/Absence, Qualitative Approvals - EPA: Federal Register/vol. 74, No. 216/Tuesday, November 10, 2009/Rules and Regulations Modified Colitag™ is US EPA approved for compliance monitoring of public water systems as required by the Total Coliform Rule. Limit of Detection - 1 cfu in a 100 mL sample Incubation Time - 16 - 48 Hours Storage Conditions - 2 - 30°C (4 - 7°C preferred) Quantity per Package - 20 Package Weight - 0.10 lb Materials Required But Not Provided Incubator or water bath capable of maintaining 35°C ± 0.5° Long wavelength (366 nanometer) UV lamp Optional Incubator or water bath capable of maintaining 44.5°C ± 0.2° Kovac's reagent