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Heterotrophic Plate Count Bacteria

$ 40

Test Code CEL/130 – Petrifilm

CEL/ 131 – Pour-Plate

Reportable Units cfu/ml
Turnaround Time 5-7 Business Days
Test Method AOAC 990.12, AOAC 986.33, AOAC 989.10. – Petrifilm Method

APHA9215 B – Pour Plate Method

Method Description Aliquots of the water sample are placed onto a Petrifilm or plate count agar medium and incubated at 35°C for 48 hours to detect heterotrophic plate count bacteria.
Sample Retention   No sample retention
Product Meta

This test quantifies the presence of heterotrophic plate count bacteria in water samples, which can indicate the general microbial quality of the water. These bacteria are naturally occurring in water systems and may not be harmful, but elevated levels can indicate contamination or inadequate water treatment. Regular testing helps ensure water quality and safety, especially in drinking water systems, cooling towers, and recreational water environments.

Sample Size

100 ml of water