Hi, I'm a customer who intends to apply this instrument for detection of microbes (Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Bacillus subtilis) within my solid sample. Is detection specific for E.coli or can I use this instrument to also detect the aforementioned microbes?
Hello! MicroSnap Coliform & E. coli are specific for those organisms. You'd be able to detect Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Bacillus subtilis with MicroSnap total (equivalent to a total plate count method). However, MS total also detects other aerobic organisms so you won't be able to discriminate your results by species.
The video doesn't show what to set the dilution ratio to on the Ensure Touch. 1mL of sample liquid at a 10% dilution would be 1:10, yes?
Hi, I'm a customer who intends to apply this instrument for detection of microbes (Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Bacillus subtilis) within my solid sample. Is detection specific for E.coli or can I use this instrument to also detect the aforementioned microbes?
Hello! MicroSnap Coliform & E. coli are specific for those organisms. You'd be able to detect Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Bacillus subtilis with MicroSnap total (equivalent to a total plate count method). However, MS total also detects other aerobic organisms so you won't be able to discriminate your results by species.