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RBS Dipslides

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Description

RBS DipslidesRose Bengal Dip slides (RBS) are our best selling dip slide due to their 2 test approach to general purpose bacterial testing. Convenient Total Viable Count bacteria testing, as well as yeasts, moulds and fungi in a single dip slide. Rose Bengal (RBS) is a growth medium for yeasts, moulds and fungi, while the TTC agar tests for bacteria. Our special Rose Bengal dye limits the growth of other contaminants to allow easier enumeration. Antibiotic

Rose Bengal Dip slides (RBS) are our best-selling dip slide due to their 2-test approach to general purpose bacterial testing.

Convenient Total Viable Count bacteria testing, as well as yeasts, moulds and fungi in a single dip slide. Rose Bengal (RBS) is a growth medium for yeasts, moulds and fungi, while the TTC agar tests for bacteria. Our special Rose Bengal dye limits the growth of other contaminants to allow easier enumeration. Antibiotic additive ensures less interference from bacterial contamination. Our Rose Bengal dip slides are ideal for general use in water testing, the food industry, general environmental hygiene, and for tracking microorganisms found in cutting fluids and stored fuel.

Important Note

All dipslides require a period of time in a specialist incubator. You can view our dipslide incubator range here.

Please see the Datasheet section below for details of the incubation period required for these RBS/TTC dip slides.

About RBS/TTC Agar

Our RBS dip slides are dual-sided to test for yeast and moulds on one side, and for total bacterial count on the other.

  • Colonies show up as red or pink spots

Rose Bengal Agar is used for general-purpose testing. Rose Bengal agar is selective for yeasts and moulds (fungi and bacteria).

Tryptone Soya Agar with TTC – A general-purpose agar that can detect both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria

Additional information

Inside each 10-pack dipslide box, you will find a helpful leaflet. The leaflet includes:

  • Product care and storage instructions
  • Guidance on interpreting the results
  • A visual guide (comparison chart) to help you interpret the results
  • Instructions on how to safely dispose of your dip test once used

10 x adhesive labels are also included to help you keep track of each sample point (sample/date/time/ref/source)

Weight: (10 PK) 0.3 kg

Storage: Store in a cool and dry place (optimum 8-15 degrees C). Use it before the expiration date on the box. Do not use slides if there is any sign of growth before opening.

Please note a small amount of water may collect in the bottom of the tube, this is condensate from the agar and does not affect the performance of the dipslide agar.

How to use our Dipslides

Using our dip slides is easy! No prior training or experience is required to be able to use the dipslides and read the results effectively. Each dip slide has an easy-grip handle and a flexible paddle for ease of use and for surface testing

Testing Fluids

Remove the dip slide from its tube, and without touching the agar gel, immerse the gel part of the slide in the fluid to be tested for about 10 seconds, or hold the slide under running liquid, or spray so that both sides are covered. Allow excess fluid to drain for a few seconds.
Replace in its tube, seal firmly, label as required and incubate.

Testing Surfaces

Remove the dip slide from its transparent container. Do not touch the culture agar gel. Holding the slide by the tab (and the bottom of the slide if required), press one side of the agar against the surface under test, the ribbed neck above the agar will bend to allow full contact.
Repeat with the second side on an area close to the first site. Put the slide back into the tube, seal firmly, label as required and incubate.

Interpretation

After 48 hrs in the incubator, compare the dipslide to the chart provided in the box, reading the result from the closest matching image.
Fluid results are counted in “colony forming units” (CFU) per millilitre.
Surface results are in CXFU per square centimetre.
Bacteria and yeast are both compared to the top chart. Fungi (furry colonies) are compared to the lower chart in the leaflet.
Very high contamination levels may lead to a complete overgrowth on the slide. If this is the case, comparing the slide to an unused example will show the difference

Disposal

Used slides should be incinerated, autoclaved or soaked in disinfectant for several hours before disposal.


 

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★★★★★ 5
Great Item. Worth The Investment.
It’s the best. My keyboard is happy and so am I.
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Robert A
Alexandria, US
★★★★★ 5
This is more like a rigid soft case
I wanted a keyboard and mouse to keep around and a case to keep it in while traveling. The Logitech MK955 Signature Slim Wireless Keyboard and Mouse seemed like a good choice. I saw that this case was available thought it would be a good idea to protect the keyboard and mouse. So far so good.
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Becca C
Boise, US
★★★★★ 2
Beware of the off-gassing smell.
As much as I like the durable case, the ONLY complaint I have is the off-gassing. The case works great and I have no problems with it. But the smell is something terrible. My entire travel case smells horrible after coming back from a client just because this case has been transported within it. I had my coat on top of it one day and then my coat stunk. I thought if I aired it outside for a bit it would clear it up. When I take it back inside and use it again, it continues to smell. It is so offensive that I am ordering something from another company. I CANNOT say it smells similar to cigarette smoke, but can say that it smells like it has been in a smoker's home for the last 30 years and you just can't get the smell out, no matter what I do. And I tried to spray it with fresheners etc. Nothing worked. I can't use it because of this. I rated as a 2 only because of the smell. As mentioned earlier, the case itself is perfect and performs as it should.
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John S.
Fort Morgan, US
★★★★★ 5
Sturdy case large enough for most keyboards, with space for a mouse.
This is a great case that will protect most keyboards very well. My keyboard and mouse set is from Jelly Comb, and they fit well. It’s very spacious inside. In fact, my keyboard is thinner than what this case is designed for, so I had to pad the keyboard so it won’t move around too much, but I don’t consider this a bad thing. Now I know that if I get a larger keyboard, I can still use the same case. I also like the way it’s designed for a mouse. There are two pouches on top that indent into the case, so you can easily fit a mouse or cables in there and they won’t protrude too much. This case is perfect, and I can’t recommend it enough.
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Len Dale
West Palm Beach, US
★★★★★ 5
Nice case for carrying keyboards
The case is perfect for carrying keyboards or other items. I am using it for an apple keyboard and trackpad.
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