Compared to other current testing methods, Colichrome® MF ECC- A offers rapid testing with clear and easy-to-read results. This test medium differentiates Coliform bacteria from the non-coliform Aeromonas spp., so that false-positive readings due to Aeromonas spp. are eliminated. READ MORE
- Extremely accurate and easy to understand results
- Results in 24 hours or less
- 10 tests/bottle
- E. coli appears as dark blue dots, Coliform appears pink/red dots, Aeromonas appears as yellow dots (Each “dot” represents one bacterial colony or “CFU”)
How It Works
Colichrome® MF ECC - A works similarly to other membrane filter (MF) media, following the standard methodology using a membrane filtration device
However, unlike other testing methods where results are difficult to read and understand, Colichrome® MF ECC-A results are clear and precise. After incubating your sample for 24-48 hours at 35° C, any E. coli colonies will appear as dark blue dots. Other Coliforms (Enterobacter, Citrobacter, and Klebsiella spp. & others) will appear as dark pink/red dots. Aeromonas will appear as pale yellow dots. The colonies may continue to grow in size and intensity for up to 36-48 hours.
For more detailed instructions, please check out the PDFs below. Remember, we offer free technical support at any stage of the process and would be happy to instruct and advise you.
Technical Step-by-Step Instructions: View PDF Document
Additional Helpful and Important Information
STORAGE CONDITIONS AND STORAGE LIFE
Additional Equipment Needed
Colichrome® MF ECC-A is a membrane filtration medium that requires the standard equipment for any membrane filtration process. If you’re looking for a method of detecting E.coli and Coliform, but do not have the standard equipment, you might be more interested in our self-contained R-CARD® testing method that requires minimal additional equipment.
- Sterile pipettes
- Petri dishes
- Membranes Filters
- Vacuum pump or equivalent
- Forceps
- Microscope
- Incubator
Ideal Uses
- Water testing
- Agriculture
- Education
- Food & Beverage
- Pharmaceuticals
- Environmental Monitoring
- Veterinary
- Cosmetic & Personal Care Manufacturing
Why Choose Roth Bioscience?
Dr. Jonathan Roth is a well-known name in microbiology and bacteria testing. He was the first to develop testing methods to use enzyme substrates for producing different colors to distinguish different types of bacteria. Roth Bioscience is still run by Dr. Roth, who continues to offer some of the most revolutionary innovations in the industry.