Hygiena MicroSnap Coliform and MicroSnap E. coli are rapid tests that detect and count coliforms and E. coli in food, liquids and on surfaces. Both use the same Step 1 enrichment device, then a coliform or E. coli Step 2 detection device, read on the Hygiena EnSURE Touch. Counts are ready in about 6 hours, or presence/absence after 8 hours, so you have results within the same shift.
Hygiena states the MicroSnap Coliform and E. coli methods hold AOAC Research Institute Performance Tested Methods℠ certification. Each device is sold in boxes of 100. Hygiena MicroSnap Coliform and E. coli tests are available in Canada from Cambridge Environmental Products with CAD pricing and Canadian purchasing support.
Counts are ready after about 6 hours of enrichment, or presence/absence after 8 hours, plus a 10-minute detection step and 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.
The same Step 1 device (MS1-CEC) enriches for both coliforms and E. coli. From one enriched sample you can run the coliform test, the E. coli test, or both.
Hygiena states the methods hold AOAC RI Performance Tested Methods℠ certification (#071302) within the validated incubation times.
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-CEC | MicroSnap Coliform & E. coli Enrichment Device | Step 1 – Enrichment | 100 |
| MS2-COLIFORM | MicroSnap Coliform Detection Device | Step 2 – Coliform Detection | 100 |
| MS2-ECOLI | MicroSnap E. coli Detection Device | Step 2 – E. coli Detection | 100 |
Steps are summarized from the Hygiena MicroSnap Coliform & E. coli instructions for use. Follow the full instructions for timing, dilutions and controls.
| Sample | Approximate Range |
|---|---|
| Surface | 10 to 10,000 CFU/swab |
| Liquid (1 mL) | 10 to 10,000 CFU/mL |
| Solid (10% w/v suspension) | 100 to 10,000 CFU/g |
| Presence/absence (8 h) | 0 = absence, 1 = caution, ≥2 = presence |
After 6 hours, per Hygiena. 1% and 0.1% dilutions extend the range to about 100,000 and 1,000,000 CFU.
| 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 (enrichment and detection) (not included) |
| For food samples | Sample bags, homogenizer, sterile diluent and 1 mL pipette (not included) |
| Tests | Coliforms; E. coli |
| Codes | MS1-CEC (Step 1); MS2-COLIFORM and MS2-ECOLI (Step 2) |
| Pack | 100 devices per box, each code |
| Enrichment | 37 ± 0.5 °C; 6 h (count), 8–24 h (presence/absence) |
| Detection | 10 min at 37 °C, then read on EnSURE Touch in about 10 s |
| Time to result | About 6–8 hours |
| Samples | Surfaces, liquids, solid food homogenates |
| Validation | AOAC RI PTM℠ #071302 (per Hygiena) |
| Storage | 2–8 °C, protected from prolonged light |
| Manufacturer | Hygiena |
Specifications are from the Hygiena MicroSnap Coliform & E. coli instructions for use and product sheet.
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For coliforms: MS1-CEC plus MS2-COLIFORM. For E. coli: MS1-CEC plus MS2-ECOLI. To run both from one sample, add one of each Step 2 device.
About 6 hours of enrichment for a count (8 hours for presence/absence), then 10 minutes at 37 °C and about 10 seconds to read.
No. Hygiena notes E. coli O157:H7 is detected by the coliform test but not the E. coli test.
Hygiena states the methods hold AOAC RI Performance Tested Methods℠ certification #071302.
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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