Maximal Recovery Diluent (MRD) swab sampling kit. Suitable for microbiological examination of surfaces for multiple applications.
- 5mL liquid peptone saline diluent (MRD) medium in tube with hygiene label
- Includes a polystyrene shaft/viscose tip swab in peel pouch
- Recommended for: direct meat carcass sampling
- Ideal for: convenient analysis for non-disinfected equipment surfaces or hand swabbing — contains no harsh chemicals, excellent recovery of organisms including: TVC, Listeria spp., Staphylococci, Enterobacteriaceae eg Salmonella, E. coli (E coli / ecoli / e. coli), Enterobacter, staphylococcus, klebsiella, E. coli Enterobacter, Enterobacter sakazakii
- Sterilisation Method: Gamma Irradiation to achieve a SAL of 10-6
- Known limitations: not suitable for clinical applications where collection of fastidious organisms is required, contains peptone which can encourage overgrowth after 6 hours if maintenance is only required
- Applicable standards: can be used to comply with ISO18593:2018
- Sample stability for up to 2 hours, ideal for transporting non-fastidious organisms for up to 24 hours
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