Easy |
- No media preparation.
- No pipetting.
- No dilutions (for counts to 200/100 mL or 2,419/100 mL).
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Rapid |
- Less than one minute hands-on time.
- Results in 24 hours or less.
- No confirmation necessary.
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Accurate
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- Detects down to one organism per 100 mL.
- Better 95% confidence limits than 5- or 10-tube Most Probable Number (MPN).
- 95% confidence limits better than or comparable to membrane filtration (MF).
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Cost Effective
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- Minimal equipment to purchase and maintain.
- No glassware to purchase and clean.
- Minimal bench space needed.
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