Hygiena MicroSnap Total is a rapid test for total viable count (TVC), also called aerobic plate count, in food, liquids and on surfaces. It gives a CFU count in about 7 hours, so you have results within the same shift instead of waiting 2 to 3 days for plates. The test uses a Step 1 enrichment device and a Step 2 bioluminescent detection device, read on the Hygiena EnSURE Touch.
Hygiena states the MicroSnap Total system with the EnSURE Touch holds AOAC Research Institute Performance Tested Methods℠ certification. Step 1 and Step 2 devices are each sold in boxes of 100. Hygiena MicroSnap Total is available in Canada from Cambridge Environmental Products with CAD pricing and Canadian purchasing support.
Results are ready in about 7 hours of enrichment 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.
Hygiena states MicroSnap Total with the EnSURE Touch holds AOAC RI Performance Tested Methods℠ certification (#031501) for aerobic heterotrophic bacteria. Validated matrices include ground beef, raw chicken, raw milk, cream cake and packaged lettuce.
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-TOTAL | MicroSnap Total Enrichment Device | Step 1 – Enrichment | 100 |
| MS2-TOTAL | MicroSnap Total Detection Device | Step 2 – Detection | 100 |
Steps are summarized from the Hygiena MicroSnap Total instructions for use. Follow the full instructions for timing, dilutions and controls.
| Sample | Approximate Range |
|---|---|
| Surface | 10 to 1,000,000 CFU/swab |
| Liquid (1 mL) | 10 to 500,000 CFU/mL |
| Solid (10% w/v suspension) | 100 to 50,000 CFU/g |
After 7 hours, per Hygiena. The limit of detection is roughly 10–100 CFU/mL. 1% and 0.1% dilutions extend the range to about 500,000 and 5,000,000 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 30 °C (32 °C for milk in broth vials) (not included) |
| For food samples | Sample bags, homogenizer, sterile diluent and 1 mL pipette (not included) |
| Test | Total viable count (aerobic bacteria) |
| Codes | MS1-TOTAL (Step 1), MS2-TOTAL (Step 2) |
| Pack | 100 devices per box, each step |
| Enrichment | 30 ± 0.5 °C, 7 h ± 10 min |
| Detection | Bioluminescence, read on EnSURE Touch in about 10 s |
| Time to result | About 7 hours |
| Samples | Surfaces, liquids, solid food homogenates |
| Validation | AOAC RI PTM℠ #031501, with EnSURE Touch (per Hygiena) |
| Storage | 2–8 °C, protected from prolonged light |
| Manufacturer | Hygiena |
Specifications are from the Hygiena MicroSnap Total 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.
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Total viable count (aerobic bacteria), reported in CFU per swab, mL or g.
About 7 hours of enrichment at 30 °C, then about 10 seconds to read.
Hygiena states MicroSnap Total with the EnSURE Touch holds AOAC RI Performance Tested Methods℠ certification #031501.
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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