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of Foods, Beverages
and Pharmaceuticals
7 User Benefits
8 General Directions
13 3. Faecal bacteria
16 6. Product-spoiling microorganisms
18 Troubleshooting Guide
21 Growth comparison
22 Accessories
28 Test Strains
30 Reference Guide
31 Notes
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The Membrane Filter Method
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Direct Method Membrane Filter Method
The test sample is pipetted into The test sample is filtered through
a petri dish … a membrane filter
Standard MF method
Monitor MF method
The membrane filter is rinsed
and then placed on a culture
medium – a, b, or c –
and incubated.
… then mixed with the culture
medium and incubated
a) on a nutrient b) on an c) on an agar
pad wetted absorbent plate
with sterile pad wetted
water with liquid
culture medi-
um For further information on
Sartorius Stedim Biotech
Biosart 100 Monitors, please
refer to the publications
SM-1013-e
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Nutrient Pad Sets
Desinfect the working area Cut open the packaging and remove the number Wet the nutrient pads with 3.5 ml sterile and
of nutrient pads needed distilled or demineralized water
Open the vacuum tap. Flame the stainless steel funnel Open the vacuum tap and flame inside the
Flame the frit and close the vacuum tap funnel. Close the vacuum tap and flame the lid.
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User Benefits
Economical
Eliminates time-consuming and labor-intensive – After wetting with 3,5 ml
preparation of culture media destilled water NPS are ready
(sterilization and cleaning, among others). to use: NPS and go
Simple to use
Nutrient Pad Sets can also be used in laboratories – Everyone can use NPS
which do not have extensive microbiological
equipment. Sterile water for moistening the pads can
be added easily with a Sartorius Stedim Biotech
Dosing Syringe and an attached Syringe Filter Holder
(0.2 μm) or with an ampoule with sterile water.
Consistently quality
During manufacture, each type of Nutrient – NPS are validated. In com-
Pad Set is compared with the corresponding parison of agar which is done
agar medium with respect to their growth- within different deviations of
promoting properties. This QA procedure ensures amount and height NPS give
consistently quality and reproducible results. always constant results
Trouble-free storage
Nutrient Pad Sets have a shelf life – No waste or overproduction
up to 24 months at room temperature. of prepared agar media
Highly versatile
Nutrient Pad Sets can be modified by additives in the – Advanced system
solution used to wet them; for example, Wort or
Orange Serum Nutrient Pads when wetted with 5 – 8%
ethanol promote the growth of acetic-acid bacteria.
Flame the tweezers, shortly cool down Take off the membrane Place the filter on the frit of the filter holder.
In case of a yellow protective disc make sure to
discard it before assembling the funnel or the
top part of the filter holder.
Filter the sample. Then rinse the inside of the filter Place the filter on the pad without entrapping Incubate the nutrient pad in the petri dish with
holder with sterile water or physiological saline air bubbles the lid right side up (do not invert)
solution
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General Directions
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Description and Typical Growth Evaluation Results
1. Total colony count
Caso NPS R2A NPS Standard TTC (I mod.) NPS
Type 14063 Type 14084 Type 14055
Soybean-Casein Digest medium for isolating Low nutrient medium for the enumeration Meat extract-peptone medium for deter-
microorganisms and for determining the of heterophilic organisms in treated mining the total CfU count based on
total CfU count. Dehydrated culture potable water and highly purified water. the “APHA (water)” and modified by the
medium for cultivating microorganisms in Growth medium for microorganisms addition of TTC.
pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, raw materials, which have adapted to the particular living Dehydrated culture medium for cultivating
water (general quality), waste water, foods conditions of water low in nutrients. microorganisms in raw materials, water
and other products. Dehydrated culture medium for cultivating (general quality), waste water, beverages,
microorganisms in water for pharmaceuti- beer, foods and other products.
References: cal purpose, water (general quality), waste
APHA (dairy), APHA (food), APHA (water), water and other products. References:
AOAC, DAB, EG 98/83, EP, FDA, IDF, ISO 7704, APHA (water), ISO 7704, VLB and
ISO 8199, ISO 9308-1 [1990], ISO 9308-1 References: Internal SOPs.
[2001], USDA, USP and Internal SOPs. APHA (water), EP, ISO 7704 and Internal
SOPs. Incubation Conditions:
Incubation Conditions: < 5 days at 30–35°C
Bacteria: < 3 days at 30–35°C Incubation Conditions:
Yeasts and molds: < 5 days at 30–35°C > 5 days at 30–35°C Evaluation and Typical Results:
Predominantly bacteria grow on this
Evaluation and Typical Results: Evaluation and Typical Results: medium. The majority of their colonies
Predominantly bacteria of different sizes, Predominantly bacteria grow on this medi- are stained red by TTC reduction.
shapes and colors. Remarks: Depending on um. Their colonies are of different size and
the microbes to be detected, this medium color, most of them are white or colorless.
can be converted into a selective one. Remarks: Stressed and chlorine-tolerant
When 10% serum is added to the wetting bacteria are stimulated by this medium
liquid a number of fastidious pathogenic in combination with lower incubation
bacteria like the genera Pneumococcus, temperatures and longer incubation time.
Neisseria, Streptococcus, Corynebacterium,
Erysipelothrix and Brucella are able to grow
on the medium.
Mixed culture from process water Mixed culture from water Mixed culture from well water
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1. Total colony count
Meat extract-peptone medium for deter- Tryptone Glucose Extract medium for iso- For the detection of the total count of
mining the total CfU count; based on the lating microorganisms and for determining aerobic heterotrophic bacteria. Dehydrated
“APHA (water)”. the total CfU count. Dehydrated culture culture medium for cultivating micro-
Dehydrated culture medium for cultivating medium for cultivating microorganisms organisms in water (general quality) and
microorganisms in raw materials, water in raw materials, water (general quality), other products.
(general quality), waste water, beverages, waste water, beverages, soft drinks,
beer, foods and other products. concentrates, foods and other products. References:
EG 98/83, HMSO, ISO 6222, ISO 7704,
References: References: ISO 8199 and Internal SOPs.
APHA (water), ISO 7704, VLB and APHA (dairy), APHA (food), APHA (water),
Internal SOPs. API, ISO 7704 and Internal SOPs. Incubation Conditions:
44 ±4 hours at 36 ±2°C;
Incubation Conditions: Incubation Conditions: 68 ±4 hours at 22 ±2°C
< 5 days at 30–35°C < 5 days at 30–35°C
Evaluation and Typical Results:
Evaluation and Typical Results: Evaluation and Typical Results: Predominantly bacteria grow on this
Predominantly bacteria grow on this On this medium predominantly colonies medium. The majority of all colonies
medium. The morphology and color of of bacteria grow that can have different are colorless.
their colonies vary. size and colors.
Mixed culture from drinking water Mixed culture from water Mixed culture from river water
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2. E. coli and coliforms, Enterobacteria
For the detection of total coliforms and Selective culture medium for detecting Selective medium for detecting and
Escherichia coli. Dehydrated culture and identifying Escherichia coli. Bile salt enumerating E. coli and coliform bacteria.
medium for cultivating microorganisms inhibits the accompanying flora of microbes Dehydrated culture medium for cultivating
in raw materials, water (general quality), not living in the intestine. Dehydrated microorganisms in raw materials, water
waste water, beverages, foods and culture medium for cultivating micro- (general quality), natural water, waste
other products. organisms in raw materials, water water, beverages, soft drinks, concentrates,
(general quality), waste water, beverages, fruit juice, sugar, sugar products, foods
References: foods and other products. and other products.
ISO 7704, Journal Food Protection,
ZenHyg (journal of hygiene) and References: References:
Internal SOPs. APHA (water), DIN 10110, EG 98/83, APHA (dairy), APHA (food), APHA (water),
ISO 7704, ISO 8199, ISO 9308-1 [2001], DGHM, ISO 7704, ISO 9308-1 [1990], MNO,
Incubation Conditions: LMBG, USDA and Internal SOPs. USDA and Internal SOPs.
20–28 hours at 36 ±2°C
Incubation Conditions: Incubation Conditions:
Evaluation and Typical Results: 16–18 hours at 44 ±2°C 18–24 hours at 36 ±2°C
E. coli develops dark-blue to violet colonies,
other coliforms red to pink colonies. Other Evaluation and Typical Results: Evaluation and Typical Results:
gram-negative colonies are colorless, a few Colonies that show light blue fluorescence E. coli form red colonies with a metallic
with ß-Glucuronidase activity are light blue under UV light indicate E. coli; confirma- sheen and a red dot at the underside of
to turquoise. Remarks: To confirm E. coli tion with a drop of KOVÁCS indole reagent the membrane. Other coliforms grow as
give one drop of Kovacs indole reagent on is required, a positive reaction is shown dark to light red colonies without metallic
each dark blue colony. Cherry red color by a cherry color after a few seconds. sheen. Colorless colonies of lactose-
after a few seconds is a positive reaction. Remarks: This medium can be used for the negative bacteria are not counted.
rapid detection of Escherichia coli based
on the ISO 9308-1.
Mixed culture from water E. coli colonies fluoresence in UV light E. coli and coliforms from river water
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2. E. coli and coliforms, Enterobacteria
For the isolation and differentiation of coli- For the detection of E. coli and faecal coli- Lauryl Sulphate medium for the detection
form bacteria and other enterobacteriaceae. form bacteria according to Geldreich et al. of E. coli and faecal coliform bacteria
Dehydrated culture medium for cultivating Dehydrated culture medium for cultivating according to Burman, N.P. (1967).
microorganisms in pharmaceuticals, microorganisms in raw materials, water Dehydrated culture medium for cultivating
cosmetics, raw materials, water (general (general quality), waste water, beverages, microorganisms in water (general quality),
quality), natural water, waste water, foods and other products. waste water, beverages, foods and other
beverages, soft drinks, concentrates, fruit products.
juice, foods and other products. References:
APHA (food), APHA (water), AOAC, EPA, References:
References: FDA, ISO 7704, ISO 9308-1 [1990], USDA AFNOR, APHA (water), BS, FDA, ISO 7704,
APHA (dairy), APHA (food), APHA (water), and Internal SOPs. ISO 9308-1 [1990], USDA and Internal
AOAC, DAB, DIN 38411, DGHM, EP, ISO SOPs.
7704, LMBG, MNO, USDA, USP and Internal Incubation Conditions:
SOPs. 18–24 hours at 36 ±2°C Incubation Conditions:
18–24 hours at 36 ±2°C
Incubation Conditions: Evaluation and Typical Results:
18–72 hours at 30–35°C E. coli and coliform bacteria form blue Evaluation and Typical Results:
colonies with a blue surrounding. This color E. coli and coliform bacteria form 1–2 mm
Evaluation and Typical Results: is dark blue at faecal coliforms with strong diameter yellow colonies surrounded
Escherichia coli forms large red or reddish lactose fermentation and lighter blue for by a yellow zone. Non-lactose fermenting
colonies, coliform microbes form large pink, non-faecal coliforms with weaker lactose bacteria develop red or colorless colonies
sometimes slimy colonies, lactose-negative fermentation. Lactose-negative bacteria without yellow zone.
enterobacteria form colorless colonies. grow with different colors and are not
Gram-positive microbes are inhibited. evaluated. Remarks: Higher incubation
temperatures largely suppress the non-
faecal coliforms.
E. coli and coliforms from river water E. coli and coliforms from waste water E. coli and coliforms from waste water
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3. Other faecal bacteria
Selective and differential medium for For the detection and enumeration of Selective culture medium according to
the detection and enumeration of coliform intestinal enterococci according to Slanetz Wilson and Blair for isolating Salmonella
bacteria and E. coli according to Pollard; and Bartley. Dehydrated culture medium typhi and other salmonellae. Dehydrated
modified acc. to Chapman. Dehydrated for cultivating microorganisms in raw culture medium for cultivating microorgan-
culture medium for cultivating micro- materials, water (general quality), natural isms in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, raw
organisms in raw materials, water (general water, waste water, beverages, foods and materials, water (general quality), waste
quality), waste water, beverages, foods other products. water, foods and other products.
and other products.
References: References:
References: APHA (food), APHA (water), EG 98/83, AFNOR, APHA (dairy), APHA (food), AOAC,
APHA (food), EG 98/83, ISO 7704, ISO 8199, HMSO, ISO 7704, ISO 7899-2, ISO 8199, DGHM, FDA, HMSO, ISO 6579 [1981],
ISO 9308-1 [1990], ISO 9308-1 [2001] and LMBG, MNO and Internal SOPs. ISO 7704, USDA, USP and Internal SOPs.
Internal SOPs.
Incubation Conditions: Incubation Conditions:
Incubation Conditions: 40–48 hours at 36 ±2°C 40–48 hours at 36 ±2°C
18–24 hours at 36 ±2°C
Evaluation and Typical Results: Evaluation and Typical Results:
Evaluation and Typical Results: Enterococci form red, pink or reddish Most salmonellae form light colored colonies
Lactose-positive microorganisms form brown colonies with a diameter of with brown to black centers surrounded by a
yellow-orange colonies with a yellow 0.5–2 mm. Remarks: Enterococci are black zone with a metallic sheen (“fish eye”).
surrounding and have a yellow dot under considered to be indicator organisms Some Salmonella species develop uniformly
the membrane filter. According to of faecal contamination. They are less dark brown to black colonies which may lack
ISO 9308-1 all colonies that show yellow sensitive to chemical effects than are the typical zone. Remarks: If a very slight
color under the membrane filter are E. coli organisms and are therefore longer contamination with salmonellae is suspected,
counted as positive. Remarks: Tergitol 7 detectable, for instance in waste water prepare a selective enrichment culture and
inhibits Gram positive colonies and mini- and in chlorinated water. subsequently streak the sample with an
mizes the swarming of Proteus. Further inoculation loop on a membrane filter that
differentiations of E.coli and coliforms has been placed on the pre-wetted NPS.
with Oxidase- and Indol-Tests are required.
E. coli and coliforms from waste water Enterococci from waste water Salmonellae from waste water
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4. Non-faecal, pathogenic bacteria 5. Yeasts and molds
For the detection and enumeration of Mannitol salt medium according to Selective medium for isolating and
Pseudomonas aeruginosa according to Chapman, modified for detecting and enumerating “wild yeasts” in breweries acc.
Lowbury. Dehydrated culture medium for isolating pathogenic Staphylococci. to Morris and Eddy. Dehydrated culture
cultivating microorganisms in cosmetics, Dehydrated culture medium for cultivating medium for cultivating microorganisms in
raw materials, water (general quality), microorganisms in pharmaceuticals, beer and other products.
waste water, foods and other products. cosmetics, raw materials, water (general
quality), waste water, foods and other References:
References: products. Journal Institute of Brewing, VLB and
APHA (water), AOAC, ASM, DIN 38411, Internal SOPs.
EG 98/83, FDA, ISO 7704, ISO 8199, References:
EN 12780, EN ISO 16266 and Internal SOPs. APHA (food), AOAC, DGHM, FDA, HMSO, Incubation Conditions:
ISO 7704, USP and Internal SOPs. 3–5 days at 30–35°C
Incubation Conditions:
40–48 hours at 36 ±2°C Incubation Conditions: Evaluation and Typical Results:
18–72 hours at 30–35°C Only “wild yeasts” (not belonging to the
Evaluation and Typical Results: genus Saccharomyces) which utilize
Pseudomonas aeruginosa forms blue, Evaluation and Typical Results: lysine as sole source of nitrogen grow on
blue-green or yellow-green colonies with Staphylococcus aureus forms yellow this medium, they form white or cream
1–2 mm diameter and blue zones. The colonies with a yellow surrounding colored colonies; brewery culture yeasts
colonies produce pyocyanin and fluores- (mannitol-positive). Other Staphylococci grow not at all or very poorly.
cein and show fluorescence in UV-light. grow without zones of color change.
Other Pseudomonads develop colonies Most other bacteria are inhibited.
with different colors. Remarks: Further
tests are necessary for definitive identi-
fication of Ps. aeruginosa.
Mixed culture with Pseudomonas aeruginosa Mixed culture of staphylococci “Wild yeasts” from lager beer
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5. Yeasts and molds
Mixed culture from Saccaromyces and Rhodutorula Yeasts and molds from cough syrup Mixed culture from a soft drink
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6. Product-spoiling
microorganisms
Wallerstein (WL Nutrient) NPS Wort NPS Glucose Tryptone NPS
Type 14089 Type 14058, 14092 Type 14066
For the detection and enumeration of the For the detection and determination of For the enumeration of mesophilic and
microbiological flora of brewing and fer- yeasts and molds. Dehydrated culture thermophilic bacteria, especially “flat-sour”
mentation processes acc. to Green and Gray medium for cultivating microorganisms microorganisms in canned foods.
(1950). Dehydrated culture medium for in raw materials, beverages, beer, wine,
cultivating microorganisms in beverages, soft drinks, concentrates, foods and other References:
beer, wine, soft drinks, concentrates, fruit products. APHA (dairy), APHA (food), AOAC, ICUMSA,
juice and other products. IFU, ISO 7704, NCA and Internal SOPs.
References:
References: VLB and Internal SOPs. Incubation Conditions:
ISO 7704 and Internal SOPs. 18–72 hours at 30–35°C for mesophilic
Incubation Conditions: bacteria; 48–72 hours at 55 ±2°C for
Incubation Conditions: 3–5 days at 20–25°C or at 30–35°C thermophilic sporulating microorganisms
2–5 days at 30–35°C aerobic or anaerobic depending on the target of the
depending on the target of the investigation investigation Evaluation and Typical Results:
Microorganisms that ferment glucose and
Evaluation and Typical Results: Evaluation and Typical Results: produce acid grow as yellowish green
Yeasts usually grow as yellowish green Yeasts usually develop smooth white or colonies. “Flat-sour” colonies have a diame-
colonies. Molds generally form velvety or colored colonies. Molds generally form ter of 2-5 mm, a yellowish-green color and
fluffy cotton-like colonies that look white velvety or fluffy cotton-like colonies that are surrounded by a yellow zone.
in the early growth phase and may take look white in the early growth phase and Remarks: For the incubation at 55 ±2°C the
various colors after conidiospore produc- may take various colors after conidiospore petri dishes must be placed into a moist
tion. Bacteria grow slowly and their colonies production. chamber.
are of different size and color. Remarks: The
addition of 0.004 g/l cycloheximide to the
wetting solution makes the medium selec-
tive for lactic acid bacteria, the growth of
yeasts and molds is suppressed.
Saccharomyces cerevisiae Saccharomyces cerevisiae Bacillus coagulans, the “flat sour” colony
Lactobacillus plantarum Yeasts and molds from spoiled beer Mixed culture from canned vegetables
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6. Product-spoiling microorganisms
Jus de Tomate (Tomato Juice) NPS Orange Serum NPS VLB-S7-S NPS
Type 14079 Type 14062; 14096 Type 14059
For the detection of product spoiling lactic For the isolation and enumeration of For the detection of pediococci and lacto-
acid bacteria especially Oenococcus oeni acid-tolerant microorganisms. Dehydrated bacilli according to Emeis; modified acc.
acc. to Dubois, Bindan and Lafon-Lafour- culture medium for cultivating micro- to Rinck and Wackerbauer. Dehydrated
cade. Tight-fitting, special petri dishes for organisms in raw materials, water (general culture medium for cultivating micro-
microaerophilic incubation. Dehydrated cul- quality), waste water, wine, soft drinks, organisms in beer and other products.
ture medium for cultivating microorganisms concentrates, fruit juice, foods and other
in wine, fruit juice and other products. products. References:
EBC, ISO 7704, MEBAC, VLB and
References: References: Internal SOPs.
ISO 7704, Lanaridris& Lafon-Lafourcade APHA (water), IFU, ISO 7704, MPP
and Internal SOPs. (packaging staff) and Internal SOPs. Incubation Conditions:
3–5 days at 30–35°C anaerobic
Incubation Conditions: Incubation Conditions: (microaerophil)
5–7 days at 30–35°C anaerobic 3–5 days at 30–35°C aerobic or
(microaerophil); control for slowly anaerobic depending on the target of Evaluation and Typical Results:
growing micro-organisms after the investigation Pediococci (“Sarcina”) develop round pale
10 days is recommended green colonies with smooth peripheries
Evaluation and Typical Results: and approx. 1 mm in diameter. Lactobacilli
Evaluation and Typical Results: Only acid-tolerant microorganisms can grow as slightly rounded, irregularly lobed
Lactobacilli form compact, whitish to grow on this medium such as lactic acid colonies with approx. 2 mm in diameter
slightly yellowish colonies with 1–3 mm bacteria (Lactobacillus, Pediococcus etc.), which are initially light green and later
diameter. Pediococci develop somewhat acetic acid bacteria, yeasts and molds. dark green. Remarks: This medium must
smaller colonies with approx. 1 mm dia- Remarks: This medium is available with be incubated under anaerobic to
meter that later get a whitish to slightly pH 5,5 and with pH 3,2. microaerophilic conditions.
brownish color. Oenococcus oeni grows
as colorless to whitish colonies with a
diameter smaller than 1 mm. Remarks:
This medium must be incubated under
anaerobic to microaerophilic conditions.
Oenococcus oeni from wine Mixed culture from a soft drink Lactobacilli and pediococci from sediment, streak
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6. Product-spoiling Troubleshooting Guide Membrane Filters for Use on
microorganisms Agar Plates or on Adsorbent Pads
Weman NPS Failure to follow the directions may lead If agar plates or absorbent pads to be
Type 14065 to unsatisfactory results listed below: wetted with liquid culture medium are
used instead of Nutrient Pad Sets, we
For the detection and determination of 1. Inhibited growth, tiny colonies recommend Sartorius Stedim Biotech
slime-forming mesophilic bacteria accord- cellulose nitrate (cellulose ester) membrane
– pad too dry: not enough water used
ing to Weman, modified acc. to Lorenz. filters. These membranes are offered in a
Dehydrated culture medium for cultivating choice of three different colors to suit your
2. Colonies run
microorganisms in soft drinks, concen- specific test application, and provide a
trates, sugar, sugar products and other – pad too wet, water film on the high-contrast background. For simple eval-
products. membrane filter: too much water used. uation of the results, a grid divides the fil-
tration area into 130 squares, each measur-
– Colonies of motile microbes (such as
References: ing 3.1+3.1 mm. Natuarally, the membrane
Bacillus or Proteus) tend to run even
ICUMSA, ISO 7704 and Internal SOPs. filters must be free of microbes. For this
though the water dosage is correct. To
purpose, they can be boiled or autoclaved.
prevent this, add NaCI or an emulsifier.
Incubation Conditions: However, it is more convenient to order
3–5 days at 30–35°C the membrane filters individually packaged
3. Contamination from underneath
and sterilized. The certificate included
Evaluation and Typical Results: Inhibited colony growth, excess ring in every package documents the quality
The colonies of slime-forming mesophilic of liquid cloudy, often including assurance tests as well as the compliance
bacteria are smooth, round, usually discoloration of the pad: of the 0.45 μm membrane filters with
colorless and transparent or translucent. ISO 7704.
– membrane placed with grid facedown
Some have a diameter greater than 5 mm.
on the pad instead of faceup
– contamination during rehydration
(by airborne microbes, by contact or
by contaminated water)
– contamination during preparation
– microbes rinsed off the membrane filter
by incomplete vacuum filtration of
the sample or rinse liquid or by tilting
the prepared petri dish
– contaminated filter support
– contaminated forceps
6. Non-uniform growth
– sample volume less than 5 ml filtered
without adding sterile NaCl-buffer-
solution as a diluent or sample volume
inadequately mixed with the diluent.
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Membrane Filters for Use on Agar Plates or on Absorbent Pads
For detection of bacteria Providing optimal contrast to light- For detection of yeasts
in dyed media. colored or transparent bacteria colonies. and molds.
White membrane with black grid Green membrane with dark green grid Grey membrane with white grid
Pore size d Pckg. size Order no. Pore size d Pckg. size Order no. Pore size d Pckg. size Order no.
0.2 μm 47 100 11407-47-ACN* 0.45 μm 47 100 13806-47-ACN* 0.45 μm 47 100 13006-47-ACN*
47 1,000 11407-47-ACR* 47 1,000 13806-47-ACR* 47 1,000 13006-47-ACR*
50 100 11407-50-ACN* 50 100 13806-50-ACN* 50 100 13006-50-ACN*
50 1,000 11407-50-ACR 50 1,000 13806-50-ACR* 50 1,000 13006-50-ACR
0.45 μm 47 100 11406-47-ACN* 0.65 μm 47 100 13005-47-ACN*
47 1,000 11406-47-ACR* 50 100 13005-50-ACN*
50 100 11406-50-ACN* 50 1,000 13005-50-ACR
50 1,000 11406-50-ACR*
0.8 μm 47 100 13004-47-ACN*
NEW! HighFlow 47 1,000 13004-47-ACR
0.45 μm 47 100 114H6-47-ACN 50 100 13004-50-ACN*
47 1,000 114H6-47-ACR
8 μm 47 100 13001-47-N
50 100 114H6-50-ACN
(non-sterile)
50 1,000 114H6-50-ACR
50 100 13001-50-N
0.65 μm 47 100 11405-47-ACN* (non-sterile)
50 100 11405-50-ACN
0.8 μm 47 100 11404-47-ACN* Prefilters, white without grid
47 1,000 11404-47-ACR 11301, a white membrane filter with a
50 100 11404-50-ACN* pore size of 8 μm is used as a prefilter in
a special prefilter attachment (16807) for
1.2 μm 47 100 11403-47ACN*
bacteriological analyses. It retains coarse
47 1,000 11403-47ACR
suspended particles, whereas it allows
50 100 11403-50ACN*
microorganisms to pass through. These
50 1,000 11403-50ACR
microbes are trapped on the surface of the
underlying bacteria-retentive membrane
White membrane with green grid
filter. Order no.: 11301-047ACN and
Pore size d Pckg. size Order no. 11301-050ACN
0.45 μm 47 100 13906-47-ACN* NEW! HighFlow
47 1,000 13906-47-ACR* The special pore structure of the
50 100 13906-50-ACN* new 0.45μm HighFlow membrane
50 1,000 13906-50-ACR* filters allow shorter filtration
times due to higher flow rates
NEW! HighFlow
and throughputs.
0.45 μm 47 100 139H6-47-ACN
47 1,000 139H6-47-ACR As every Sartorius Stedim Biotech
50 100 139H6-50-ACN 0.45 μm membrane filter lot these * Also available as a non-sterile version.
membranes are also tested and To order boxes with 100 pcs. replace ACN with N
0.65 μm 47 100 13905-47-ACN and for boxes of 1,000 pcs. replace ACR with R.
released according to ISO 7704.
1.2 μm 47 100 13903-47-ACN
Other types on request
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Typical Application Examples
* These NPS types are suitable for the determination of the mentioned microorganisms, although the media are not explicit declared in the references described
in this publication.
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Growth comparison
The principle of the membrane filter criteria. Due to the variance in allocation
method is based on the concentration of the pores, not all membranes guarantee
of microorganisms from relatively large sufficient nutrient supply. A comparison of
samples on the surface of a membrane Sartorius Stedim Biotech cellulose nitrate
filter. Nutrients and metabolites are (cellulose ester) membranes with competi-
exchanged through the pore system of tive mixed ester membranes reveals signifi-
the membrane filter. The pore size alone cant differences in growth.
is not a meaningful
Sartorius Stedim Biotech cellulose nitrate membrane Sartorius Stedim Biotech cellulose nitrate membrane
E. coli forms red colonies with a metallic Pseudomonas aeruginosa forms blue,
sheen. Other coliforms would grow as blue-green or yellow-green colonies with
dark to light red colonies without metallic 1–2 mm diameter and blue zones. The
sheen. colonies produce pyocyanin and fluores-
cein and show fluorescence in UV-light.
Other Pseudomonads would develop
colonies with different colors.
E. coli shows no metallic sheen on this On this mixed esters membrane grow less
mixed esters membrane. Therefore it is very colonies and without the blue zone. Due to
difficult to differenciate between E. coli the variance in the allocation of the pores,
and coliforms without any further test. A here the mixed esters membrane did not
quantitative statement is difficult due to guarantee a sufficient nutrient supply. This
the fact of running colonies on the mixed may cause in false negative results.
esters membrane surface.
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Accessories
Combisart® 6-branch manifold Combisart® 3-branch manifold plus Combisart® 3-branch manifold plus
Made of high-grade stainless steel (B.S. Biosart® 250 Funnels Biosart® 100 Monitors
304S31| AISI 304); accommodates any type The Biosart 250 Funnel has been designed Biosart 100 Monitors are sterile disposables
of vacuum funnel. Stainless steel three-way for microbiological quality assurance in with an incorporated membrane filter and
valves allow the vacuum for each filter industry. The sterile 250 ml (50 ml gradua- cellulose pad. They are ready-to-use and
station to be individually controlled and tions) plastic funnel guarantees fast filtra- after filtration, the funnel will be removed,
each holder to be sterilely vented. This rules tion and high sample throughputs during so the lid and the base fit to a petri dish.
out secondary contamination of the under- routine testing. Its large inner diameter Each box contains 48 units with 47 mm,
side of the filter. The material and the design allows high flow rates, and the tapered gridded membrane filters.
meet the requirements of the current Euro- inner wall permit thorough flushing of 16401-47-07-ACK Biosart 100 Monitor, individually
pean Pharmacopoeia and ISO 8199. the funnel, after filtration. sterile-packaged, 0.2 μm
white|black grid
16843 6-branch manifold 16407-25-ALK Biosart 250 Funnels, 50 units, 16401-47-06-ACK Biosart 100 Monitor, individually
16842 3-branch manifold sterile-packaged sterile-packaged, 0.45 μm
17575-ACK Minisart® SRP 25, 50 sterile venting filters 16407-25-ACK Biosart 250 Funnels, 50 units, white|black grid
16840 Stainless steel single base for adapting individually sterile-packaged 16402-47-06-ACK Biosart 100 Monitor, individually
Biosart 100 or 250 or stainless steel sterile-packaged, 0.45 μm
funnels onto the Combisart manifold. green|dark green grid
Traditional 3- and 6-branch manifold systems 16403-47-06-ACK Biosart 100 Monitor, individually
16824 3-Branch Manifold system 3+100 ml funnels sterile-packaged, 0.45 μm
16828 3-Branch Manifold system 3+500 ml funnels grey|white grid
16831 6-Branch Manifold system 6+500 ml funnels 16414 Biosart 100 Adapter
16832 6-Branch Manifold system 6+100 ml funnels
Combisart® individual systems and Vacuum pumps, water traps and Stainless steel prefilter attachment
filter holders vacuum hose For removal of coarse particulate sub-
For low number of samples to test, the The vacuum pumps are neoprene stances from samples in a single step
individual system is ideal to use. In this membrane pumps with low noise level, oil- along with bacteria-retentive filtration for
equipment set-up, you simply use a silicone and maintenance-free, reliable sources of subsequent microbiological testing. Clips
stopper and a single base to fit your choice vacuum. The water traps are preventing an between a filter support (16840 or 16841)
of funnel type on a suction flask. overflow of filtrate into the vacuum pump and a stainless steel funnel (as show at the
16841 Stainless steel single base 16694-2-50-22 Microsart® maxi.vac for multiple photo) or Biosart 250 Funnel. Autoclavable
6981065 Stainless steel funnel, 100 ml filtration runs, 230 V, 50 Hz and can be flamed.
6981002 Stainless steel funnel, 500 ml 16694-1-60-22 Microsart® maxi.vac,115 V, 60 Hz
17575-ACK Minisart® SRP 25, 50 sterile venting filters 16694-2-50-06 Microsart® mini.vac for single 16807 Prefilter attachment
17173 Silicone stopper filtration run, 230 V, 50 Hz
16672 Suction flask 16694-1-60-06 Microsart® mini.vac, 115 V, 60 Hz
17804-M Vacusart®, 3 individually sterile-
Alternatively to position 1–3 you can use 16219-CS as packaged PTFE filter
100 ml filter holder or 16201-CS as 500 ml filter holder. 166MP-3 Microsart® e.jet Transfer Pump
16610 Woulff's bottle, 500 ml, with stop cock
16623 Rubber vacuum hose, 1 m
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Dosing Syringe | Colony Counter Microsart® e.motion Dispenser – Absorbent Pads
The most convenient way to moist the NPS membrane filters on demand. The 1.4 mm thick absorbent pads are wet-
with water is to use a dosing syringe with The completely new membrane filter ted with the appropriate liquid culture
an adapted Minisart syringe filter. Simulta- dispenser meets all requirements placed on medium before a membrane filter is placed
neous sterilization and dosing of deminer- advanced laboratory equipment. The mem- on. Each box contains 1,000 absorbent pads
alized water in 3.5 ml steps is easy done by brane filters are released from their sterile in 10 tubes, each with 100 pads, and with
dropping the sinker at the end of the suc- packaging fully automatically at the touch manual dispensing device, all presterilized.
tion tubing into the water, and the dosing of a button or hands-free – a dispensing 15410-47-ALR Absorbent pads, 47 mm,
syringe filled and dosed by operating the operation is triggered when the optical each approx. 3 ml absorbent
twigger automatically. sensor detects approaching tweezers. capacity
15410-50-ALR Absorbent pads, 50 mm,
Compact battery operated colony counter, 16712 Microsart® e.motion Dispenser each approx. 3.5 ml absorbent
is as simple to use as a ball-point pen, and capacity
13906-47-APR Absorbent pads, 47 mm,
has a 4-digit LCD-display. including membrane filters 0.45 μm,
16685-2 Dosing syringe white|green grid,
17597k Minisart®, 0.2 μm, individually individually sterile-packaged
sterile-packaged
17649 Colony Counter
Detection target and Reference1) Test Sample Materials Media Type (pH) Recom.
Order No. (Filter Type)2), 3) Incubtion Conditions4)
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1)
Shelf Life Test Strains5) Reference Guide on page 30.
2)
A Set contains 100 Nutrient Pads and
100 membrane filters, both individually, sterile
packaged. The membrane filters are selected
for optimum growth together with the
corresponding nutrient media. The supplied
24 01, 03, 05, 09, 18, 22, 25, 26 membrane filter type is listed within brackets:
(1) = green with dark green grid,
0.45 μm pore size
(2) = white with green grid, 0.45 μm pore size
(3) = gray (after wetting black) with white grid,
0.65 μm pore size
24 01, 03, 05, 09, 18, 22, 26 (4) = white with green grid, 0.65 μm pore size
(5) = white with green grid, 1.2 μm pore size
(6) = gray (after wetting black) with white grid,
0.8 μm pore size
(7) = white with black grid, 0.45 μm pore size
24 03, 07, 09, 18, 26 (8) = gray (after wetting black) with white grid,
0.45 μm pore size
(9) = white with green grid, 0.45 μm pore size,
High Flow
(10) = gray (after wetting black) with white grid,
24 03, 07, 09, 18, 26 0.45 μm pore size, High Flow
3)
Diameter of the membrane filter, 47 mm.
Order number for Nutrient Pad Sets
with 50 mm membrane filter as above, but
24 03, 07, 09, 18, 26
--47------N replaced by --50------N.
Most of the NPS types are also available with
Microsart® e.motion Membrane Filters:
Order number as above, but ---N replaced by
24 09, 18, 26 -RDN.
Other NPS types on request.
4)
The incubation conditions are recommended
24 03, 07, 09, 18, 26 by Sartorius Stedim Biotech. They may be varied
according to the type of samples in compliance
with the reference standard or customer’s
requirements.
5)
Test strains on page 28.
24 06, 09, 11, 21, 25
25
Detection target and Reference1) Test Sample Materials Media Type (pH) Recom.
Order No. (Filter Type)2), 3) Incubtion Conditions4)
E. coli and coliforms
AFNOR, APHA (water), BS, FDA, ISO 7704, Water (general quality), waste water, Teepol|Lauryl Sulphate 18–24 h at 36 ±2°C
ISO 9308-1 [1990], USDA, Internal SOPs. beverages, foods, other products. (pH 7.2)
14067--47------N (2)
E. coli and coliforms
APHA (food), EG 98/83, ISO 7704, Raw materials, water (general quality), Tergitol TTC (pH 8.0) 18–24 h at 36 ±2°C
ISO 8199, ISO 9308-1 [1990], waste water, beverages, foods, 14056--47------N (2)
ISO 9308-1 [2001], Internal SOPs. other products.
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Detection target and Reference1) Test Sample Materials Media Type (pH) Recom.
Order No. (Filter Type)2), 3) Incubtion Conditions4)
Product-spoiling microorganisms
Thermophilic spore formers and
mesophilic bacteria Fruit juice, sugar, sugar products, foods, Glucose Tryptone 18–72 h at 30–35°C for
APHA (dairy), APHA (food), AOAC, other products. (pH 6.8) mesophilic bacteria;
ICUMSA, IFU, ISO 7704, NCA, 14066--47------N (2) 48–72 h at 55 ±2°C for
Internal SOPs. thermophilic sporulating
microorganisms
Leuconostoc oenos and other wine
spoiling organ. Wine, fruit juice, other products. Jus de Tomate | 5–7 d at 30–35°C anaerobic
ISO 7704, Lanaridris& Lafon-Lafourcade; Tomato Juice (pH 5.0) (microaerophil); control
Internal SOPs. 14079--47------N (1) for slowly growing micro-
organisms after 10 d is
recommended
Acid-tolerant microorganisms
APHA (water), IFU, ISO 7704, Raw materials, water (general quality), Orange Serum (pH 5.5) 3–5 d at 30–35°C aerobic or
MPP (packaging staff), Internal SOPs. waste water, wine, soft drinks, concentrates, 14062--47------N (1) anaerobic depending on the
fruit juice, foods, other products. target of the investigation
Acid-tolerant microorganisms
APHA (water), IFU, ISO 7704, Raw materials, water (general quality), Orange Serum (pH 3.2) 3–5 d at 30–35°C aerobic or
MPP (packaging staff), Internal SOPs. waste water, wine, soft drinks, concentrates, 14096--47------N (6) anaerobic depending on the
fruit juice, foods, other products. target of the investigation
Lactobacilli and Pediococci and
other beer spoiling organisms Beer, other products. VLB-S7-S (pH 5.5) 3–5 d at 30–35°C anaerobic
EBC, ISO 7704, MEBAC, VLB, Internal SOPs. 14059--47------N (2) (microaerophil)
Mesophilic slime-forming bacteria
esp. Leu. Mesenteroides Soft drinks, concentrates, sugar, Weman (pH 5.5) 3–5 d at 30–35°C
ICUMSA, ISO 7704, Internal SOPs. sugar products, other products. 14065--47------N (1)
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Shelf Life Test Strains5) 1)
Reference Guide on page 30.
2)
A Set contains 100 Nutrient Pads and
100 membrane filters, both individually, sterile
packaged. The membrane filters are selected
for optimum growth together with the
24 02, 09, 10, 17, 26 corresponding nutrient media. The supplied
membrane filter type is listed within brackets:
(1) = green with dark green grid,
0.45 μm pore size
(2) = white with green grid, 0.45 μm pore size
(3) = gray (after wetting black) with white grid,
0.65 μm pore size
24 12, 14, 15, 24 (4) = white with green grid, 0.65 μm pore size
(5) = white with green grid, 1.2 μm pore size
(6) = gray (after wetting black) with white grid,
0.8 μm pore size
(7) = white with black grid, 0.45 μm pore size
(8) = gray (after wetting black) with white grid,
0.45 μm pore size
24 02, 05, 13, 14, 20, 23, 24 (9) = white with green grid, 0.45 μm pore size,
High Flow
(10) = gray (after wetting black) with white grid,
0.45 μm pore size, High Flow
24 02, 05, 13, 14, 20, 23, 24 3)
Diameter of the membrane filter, 47 mm.
Order number for Nutrient Pad Sets
with 50 mm membrane filter as above, but
--47------N replaced by --50------N.
24 06, 12, 13, 19, 24, 29 Most of the NPS types are also available with
Microsart® e.motion Membrane Filters:
Order number as above, but ---N replaced by
-RDN.
24 14
Other NPS types on request.
4)
The incubation conditions are recommended
by Sartorius Stedim Biotech. They may be varied
according to the type of samples in compliance
with the reference standard or customer’s
requirements.
5)
Test strains on page 28.
Remarks
The incubation conditions are recommended by Sartorius Stedim Biotech. They may be varied
according to the type of samples in compliance with the reference standard or customer's
requirements.
The description of the typical results or any pictures show typical appearance of the mentioned
microorganisms. In particular cases, color and shape of the colonies could vary from the expected
habitus. Further tests may be necessary to validate the result.
Sartorius Stedim Biotech shall not be liable for consequential and|or incidental damage sustained
by any customer from the use of its products.
Nutrient Pad Sets (NPS) are subject to continuous product improvement as part of our
product development program to align our products with changing application requirements.
For current specifications and lot release criteria please visit our homepage under:
www.sartorius-stedim.com/NPSSearch.
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Reference Guide
The compositions of the pads are based on the recommendations of numerous different standards and regulations.
Abbreviation Title
AFNOR Association Franchaise de Normalisation
APHA (dairy) American Public Health Association: Standard Methods for the examination of dairy products
APHA (food) American Public Health Association: Compendium of methods for the microbiological examination of foods
APHA (water) American Public Health Association, American Water Works Association (AWWA) and Water Environment
Federation (WEF): Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Waste Water
AOAC Association of Official Analytical Chemists
API American Petroleum Institute: Recommended practice for biological Analysis of Subsurface Injection waters
ASM American Society for Microbiology
BS British Standards
DAB Deutsches Arzneimittelbuch (German Pharmacopoeia, replaced by EP)
DIN 10110 Deutsches Institut für Normung: Mikrobiologische Fleischuntersuchung. Bestimmung der E. coli. (Microbial
detection of E. coli on meat)
DIN 38411 Deutsches Institut für Normung: Deutsche Einheitsverfahren zur Wasser-, Abwasser- und Schlammuntersuchung
(German standard for water, waste water and sludge analysis)
DGHM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Hygiene und Mikrobiologie (German Association of Hygiene and Microbiology)
EBC European Brewery Convention
EG 98/83 European Guideline 98/83: Water Quality for human purpose
EP European Pharmacopoeia
EPA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Laboratory standards for equipment and materials
FDA U.S. Federal Drug Administration
HMSO Her Majesty’s Stationery Office: Department of Health and Social Security (1982) “The Bacteriological
Examination of Drinking Water Supplies”. Report 71, HMSO, London
ICUMSA International Commission for Uniform Methods of Sugar Analysis
IDF International Dairy Federation
IFU International Federation of Fruit Juice Producers
Internal SOP Internal Standard Operation Procedure of individual requests
ISO 6222 International Organization for Standardization: Water Quality - Enumeration of culturable micro-organisms
ISO 6579-1981 International Organization for Standardization: Microbiology. General guidance on methods for the detection
of Salmonella. Reference method
ISO 7704 International Organization for Standardization:
Water Quality, Evaluation of membrane filters used for microbiological analysis
ISO 7899-2 International Organization for Standardization:
Water Quality – Detection and enumeration of intestinal enterococci
ISO 8199 International Organization for Standardization:
Water Quality – General Guide to the enumeration of micro-organisms by culture
ISO 9308-1 International Organization for Standardization:
Water Quality – Detection and enumeration of E. coli and coliform bacteria
EN 12780 European Organization for Standardization: Water Quality – Detection and enumeration of Ps. aeruginosa
EN ISO 16266 European|International Organization for Standardization:
Water Quality – Detection and enumeration of Ps. aeruginosa
JFoodP Journal of Food Protection
JIBrew The Journal of the Institute of Brewing
LLL Method described by Lanaridris& Lafon-Lafourcade
LMBG Amtliche Sammlung von Untersuchungsverfahren nach dem §35 des Lebensmittel- und Bedarfsgegenstände-
gesetzes des BGA (testing procedures for food stuffs and articles of daily use)
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Abbreviation Title
MEBAK Methodensammlung der Mitteleuropäischen Brauereitechnischen Analysenkommission
(methods of the Central European brewery commission)
MNO Verordnung über natürliches Mineralwasser, Quellwasser und Tafelwasser (Mineral/Table Water Guideline)
MPP Merkblätter für die Prüfung von Packmitteln (Testing procedures for packaging stuff)
NCA National Canners Association: A Laboratory manual of the canning industry
USDA U.S. Department of Agriculture
USP United States Pharmacopoeia
VLB Versuchs- und Lehranstalt für Brauerei in Berlin (institute of brewery)
ZenHyg Zentralblatt für Hygiene (Journal of Hygiene)
DIN standards and the "Amtliche Sammlung von Untersuchungsverfahren nach dem
§35 des Lebensmittel- und Bedarfsgegenständegesetzes des BGA" are available through the German
publisher Beuth-Verlag, Burggrafenstr. 6, 10787 Berlin
Notes
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