Easy Plate is a prepared media plates with no need for media preparation and sterilization. Using a time-tested and AOAC RI PTM, MicroVal and NordVal (AOAC RI PTM, MicroVal and NordVal cerification for Easy Plate EB is pending.) validated culture media methodology, Easy Plate comes in an easy-to-use, stackable film plate format that saves on space, reduces waste, eliminates preparation time and labor, and streamlines your test procedures.
| Packaging | 100 tests（25 tests×4 bags) |
|---|---|
| Storage Condition (Unopened) | 2-8℃ |
| Product Name | Object microorganism | Incubation Temperature |
Incubation Times |
Shelf life∗ | Certification/Regulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy Plate AC | Aerobic Bacteria | 35±1℃ | 48±2 hours | 18 months after manufacturing date | |
| Easy Plate CC | Coliform | 24±1 hours | |||
| Easy Plate EC | E. Coli / Coliform | ||||
| Easy Plate SA | Staphylococcus aureus | 35±1℃ 37±1℃ |
12 months after manufacturing date | ||
| Easy Plate YM-R | Yeast and Mold | 25±1℃ | 48-72 hours ** | 18 months after manufacturing date | |
| Easy Plate EB |
Enterobacteriaceae |
35±1℃ 37±1℃ |
24±1 hours | 18 months after manufacturing date | - |
| Easy Plate AC-R | Aerobic Bacteria | 35±1℃ | 24±1 hours∗∗∗ | 12 months after manufacturing date | AOAC RI PTM Certified |
∗After opening the package, fold the open end of the package at least 2 times and tape it. Store in a refrigerator (2 to 8°C) and use within 3 months.
(For YM-R within 1 month)
** If colony growth is insufficient after 48 hours, extend the incubation time up to 72 hours.
*** If colony growth is insufficient, perform an additional 24-hours incubation.
The software “Colony Counting System for Easy Plate” by Kikkoman Biochemifa Company can be downloaded for free.
This software automatically counts and analyzes the colonies in imaged Easy Plate. Simpler and more time-saving way to count colonies than manual counting. Advances efficiency and eliminates the effects of variation and skill level among operators.
The Feeder for Easy Plate is intended for scanning a large number of Easy Plates using the document scanner ADS-4300N (Brother Industries Ltd.). Scanned Images can be analyzed with the Colony Counting System for Easy Plate.
* This product is patent pending.
Easy Plate AC is an AOAC PTM certified custom media formulation for cultivation of aerobic bacteria.
Easy Plate CC is an AOAC PTM certified custom media formulation for detection, identification and enumeration of coliforms.
Easy Plate EC is an AOAC PTM certified custom media formulation for detection, identification and enumeration of E. coli and non-E. coli coliforms.
Easy Plate SA is an AOAC PTM certified custom media formulation for cultivation of Staphylococcus aureus.
Easy Plate YM-R is a rapid type prepared media plates for yeast and mold. Colonies are clearly colored in 48 - 72 hours *.
* If colony growth is insufficient after 48 hours, extend the incubation time up to 72 hours.
Easy Plate EB is a custom media formulation for cultivation of Enterobacteriaceae.
Easy Plate AC-R is an AOAC PTM certified custom media formulation for cultivation of aerobic bacteria(Rapid Type).
