Carolina BioPaddles - Manual (Page 2)

COLONY MEASURING
Each BioPaddle has molded media points
that are 4 mm in length (point to point).
This feature provides a useful guide for
estimating colony size.
ENUMERATION
Total Colony Count
For liquid samples in 40 mL BioPaddle vial
For BioPaddles with less than 300 colonies
• Liquid Sample Using BioPaddle Vial (40 mL sample)
Multiply count by 25.
• Surface Sample – Touch surface twice (20 cm 2 area).
Count colonies.
• Passive Air Sample
Count colonies.
For BioPaddles with 300 colonies or greater
• Liquid Sample Using BioPaddle Vial (40 mL sample)
Compare to panels. Multiply count by 2.5.
• Surface Sample – Touch surface twice (20 cm 2 area).
Compare to panels.
• Passive Air Sample
Compare to panels.
Visit www.lamotte.com/BioPaddles.html
to view and download Technical Information
Documents for specifi c BioPaddles.
For in vitro diagnostic use only. These products should be
used only by adequately trained personnel with knowledge
of microbiological techniques in the laboratory.
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WARNING! This set contains chemicals that
may be harmful if misused. Read cautions on
individual containers carefully. Not to be used
by children except under adult supervision.
65540 12.19.13
DISPOSAL
Twist to remove paddle from vial. Fill vial to 40 mL fi ll line with
1:9 dilution of household bleach (5.25% sodium hypochlorite).
Replace paddle in vial. Allow 15 minute contact time. Remove
paddle. Discard bleach solution. Replace paddle in vial and
dispose. Alternatively, loosen cap and microwave for 30
seconds, autoclave, or incinerate.
FREE BioPaddles ® Colony ID™
Lite App
Compare growth on BioPaddle media
from 5 microhabitats to 60 mibcrobe
images for presumptive identifi cation.
BioPaddles ® Colony ID™ App
Capture image of colony growth on BioPaddle media with
iPad. Compare to 200 microbe images from 5 microhabitats
for presumtive identifi cation and emailable report.