Features & Benefits

• Pass / Fail results at required detection levels are easy to understand
• No specific sample preparation required
• Numerical Results (CFU to RLU conversion)
• Can be used for environmental and product testing
• Fewer replicates required
• Independently validated

A new light on microbial detection.

MicroSnap is a rapid bioluminogenic test method for the detection and enumeration of bacteria, giving actionable same-day test results. The MicroSnap test platform consists of an Enrichment Device containing a specific growth medium and a Detection Device containing a bioluminogenic (light-producing) substrate. When MicroSnap detects the specific microorganism, light is emitted and measured with Hygiena’s EnSURE luminometer. Results are stored and tracked with Hygiena’s complimentary SureTrend software for further data analysis and trending.

No more counting colonies.

CFU

Colony Forming Units

Traditional plating methods utilize colony counting techniques to determine CFU levels. MicroSnap technology derives equivalent CFU values using light detection.

RLU

Relative Light Units

EnSURE displays measurements in relative light units (RLU’s). The RLU number is correlated to colony forming units (CFU’s).

Same-day results.

The entire MicroSnap test process is complete in the same day.

Additional Benefits

Presence/Absence

Sample is collected and enriched at the beginning of the shift and incubated.

Enumeration

Sample is collected and enriched at the beginning of the shift and incubated.

Custom Applications

Faster results for higher detection limits. Contact us for instructions specific to your application.

Reduce Materials

No serial dilutions to make.

Eliminate Lab Costs

Reduce lab fees.

Reduce Inventory Costs

Shorter product hold time.

Fewer replicates required.

No expensive overnight shipping.

Less inventory in warehouse.

New! Enhanced Broths

Enhanced Nutrient & EB Broths are one enrichment media for three MicroSnap detection tests. Just add 1mL of sample to the 9mL volume and incubate!

Enhanced Nutrient Broth is compatible with:

• MicroSnap E. coli 
• MicroSnap Coliform
• MicroSnap Total

Enhanced EB Broth is compatible with:

• MicroSnap E. coli 
• MicroSnap Coliform
• MicroSnap EB

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Flexible for filterable samples.

Testing a large-volume liquid sample for Coliforms? MicroSnap Coliform & E. coli Enrichment Broth is available in a 2mL vial for use with filtered samples, delivering same-day results. Earlier results mean held product can be released sooner, drastically cutting inventory and warehouse costs for beverage processors.

The method is AOAC approved and validated against the EPA method. Download the brochure to learn more: MicroSnap Enrichment Broth 2mL for Large Volume Filterable Liquid Testing

Microbiology in a snap.

MicroSnap’s efficient design makes microorganism testing easier than ever. Each device’s patented Snap-Valve™ holds a precise amount of specific enrichment broth, ready to be used for either product or surface samples. Within the enrichment device is a built-in pipette, enabling convenient and efficient transfer of enriched sample to the detection device.