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MC-Media Pad®

for rapid aerobic count

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Synonym(s):
Rapid Aerobic Count test, RAC test

Agency

AOAC® OMA
AOAC® PTM
MicroVal

feature

ready-to-use

manufacturer/tradename

MC-Media Pad®

storage condition

(Store upright)

technique(s)

cell counting: suitable (total microbial count)

pH

7.2 ( in H2O)

application(s)

food and beverages
microbiology

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

2-25°C

suitability

aerobic bacteria

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General description

The MC MEDIA PAD® offers a convenient solution for rapidly and routinely testing microbial contamination in raw and in-process food and beverage materials, as well as finished products. The MC MEDIA PAD® is a pre-sterilized, ready-to-use dry culture device, simplifying testing and minimizing the quantity of waste. MC MEDIA PAD® is composed of a unique adhesive sheet, a test pad coated with medium and water absorption polymer, and a transparent cover film, to automatically re-constitute the media. It is intended to determine the total aerobic count using a special medium composition and unique redox indicator dyes for not only standard but also rapid enumeration. The MC MEDIA PAD® is coated with growth medium and chromogenic substrate for total aerobic enumeration. Once the liquid sample is inoculated onto the test pad, the sample diffuses through the whole pad by capillary action.

Application

The MC-Media Pad® enables rapid detection of total aerobic microbial contamination and therefore is very useful in checking for microbial contamination in raw and in-process food and beverage samples. While improving the workflow, it also ensures accurate and reliable results.

Features and Benefits

  • Save space in fridge and incubator
  • Go green & gain: reduce environmental impact
  • Improve the inventory management with a shelf-life of up to 24 months
  • Comply with regulations
  • No spreading device required
  • Simplified workflow

Analysis Note

If aerobic bacteria are present, they grow as red coloured colonies on test pad.

Legal Information

AOAC is a registered trademark of AOAC International
MC MEDIA PAD is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

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MC-Media Pad – Validation Summary

This article will focus on results obtained for MC-Media Pad RAC, MC-Media Pad Coliform, MC-Media Pad E. coli & Coliform & MC-Media Pad Yeast & Mold.

Updates on ISO and Other Standards for Microbiological Analysis of the Food Chain and Water

This webpage will provide updates on changes to ISO standards pertaining to the microbiology of the food chain as well as to the microbiology of food and animal feeding stuffs. It will be given by our expert Barbara Gerten, Senior Scientist Traditional Microbiology Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany.

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Study: Comparison of MC-Media Pad® with Different Convenience Solution Products

Comparison of MC-Media Pad® with different convenience solution products for indicator organism testing

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