Hygiena MicroSnap EB is a rapid test that detects and counts Enterobacteriaceae (EB) in food, liquids and on surfaces. EB are a widely used hygiene indicator group in food production. The test gives a CFU count in 6 or 7 hours, or a presence/absence result after 8 hours, so you have results within the same shift. It uses a Step 1 enrichment device and a Step 2 detection device, read on the Hygiena EnSURE Touch.
Step 1 and Step 2 devices are each sold in boxes of 100. Hygiena MicroSnap EB is available in Canada from Cambridge Environmental Products with CAD pricing and Canadian purchasing support.
Counts are ready after 6 or 7 hours of enrichment, or presence/absence after 8 hours, plus a 10-second read. Product can be held or released, or a surface re-cleaned, the same day instead of waiting 1 to 3 days for plate counts.
The Hygiena EnSURE Touch reads the detection device and converts the light signal to CFU, so there are no colonies to count by hand. Results are stored and can be trended in SureTrend.
Swab a 10 × 10 cm surface directly with the enrichment device, or add 1 mL of a liquid or 10% food homogenate. Serial dilutions extend the counting range for heavily contaminated samples.
Run 6 or 7 hours for a count, or 8 hours or more for a presence/absence result. The EnSURE Touch reports 0 as absence, 1 as caution and 2 or more as presence.
Each test uses one Step 1 device and one Step 2 device. Both are sold separately in boxes of 100, so for 100 tests, order one box of each.
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| Code | Device | Step | Pack |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS1-EB | MicroSnap EB Enrichment Device | Step 1 – Enrichment | 100 |
| MS2-EB | MicroSnap EB Detection Device | Step 2 – Detection | 100 |
Steps are summarized from the Hygiena MicroSnap EB instructions for use. Follow the full instructions for timing, dilutions and controls.
| Sample | Approximate Range |
|---|---|
| Surface | From 10 CFU/swab |
| Liquid (1 mL) | From 10 CFU/mL |
| Solid (10% w/v suspension) | From 100 CFU/g |
| Presence/absence (8 h) | 0 = absence, 1 = caution, ≥2 = presence |
Upper limits depend on enrichment time (6 or 7 hours). See the Hygiena instructions for the full ranges, and dilute samples that exceed them.
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| MicroSnap Step 1 and Step 2 devices | From this page, one of each per test |
| Hygiena EnSURE Touch luminometer | Required to read results (not included) |
| Dry block incubator | Set to 37 °C (not included) |
| For food samples | Sample bags, homogenizer, sterile diluent and 1 mL pipette (not included) |
| Test | Enterobacteriaceae (EB) |
| Codes | MS1-EB (Step 1), MS2-EB (Step 2) |
| Pack | 100 devices per box, each step |
| Enrichment | 37 ± 0.5 °C; 6 or 7 h (count), 8–24 h (presence/absence) |
| Detection | Read on EnSURE Touch in about 10 s |
| Time to result | 6–8 hours |
| Samples | Surfaces, liquids, solid food homogenates |
| Storage | 2–8 °C, protected from prolonged light |
| Manufacturer | Hygiena |
Specifications are from the Hygiena MicroSnap EB instructions for use and product sheet.
Need the Safety Data Sheet or a certificate of analysis for a specific lot? Contact Cambridge and we'll request it from Hygiena.
Cambridge Environmental Products is a Canadian-owned laboratory supply distributor based in Ontario and has served Canadian labs since 1993. We supply Hygiena MicroSnap tests with CAD pricing and shipping across Canada. We work with food and beverage processors, QA/QC labs, contract testing labs and research laboratories, and can help with quotes and standing orders. Browse our lab supplies collection for more.
Enterobacteriaceae, a family of bacteria used as a hygiene and process indicator in food production.
6 or 7 hours for a count, or 8 hours or more for presence/absence, plus about 10 seconds to read.
No. Hygiena notes Enterobacteriaceae counts can't substitute for Salmonella testing.
Yes. Each test uses one enrichment device (Step 1) and one detection device (Step 2). They're sold separately in boxes of 100.
A Hygiena EnSURE Touch luminometer and a dry block incubator. Food samples also need sample bags, a homogenizer, diluent and a 1 mL pipette.
Refrigerate at 2–8 °C, keep them out of prolonged light, and let them reach room temperature before use.
Yes. Cambridge Environmental Products supplies Hygiena MicroSnap tests across Canada with CAD pricing.
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