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How To Use A Dipslide<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1535715672538{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;border-left-color: #dd3333 !important;border-right-color: #dd3333 !important;border-top-color: #dd3333 !important;border-bottom-color: #dd3333 !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”1511″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow_3d” onclick=”link_image” css=”.vc_custom_1535713258000{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_text]\n

1. How to use our TTC<\/a> \/ RBS<\/a> dipslides<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Using our dipslides is easy!<\/strong>
\nNo prior training or experience is required to be able to effectively use and read the results.
\nEach dipslide has an easy grip handle and a flexible paddle for surface testing.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1535714500236{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”1521″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow_3d” onclick=”link_image” css=”.vc_custom_1535714510873{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1622730813132{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;}”]\n

2. Testing Fluids<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Remove the slide from its tube, without touching the agar gel<\/strong>, immerse the gel part of the slide in the fluid to be tested for about 10 seconds. Alternatively, hold the slide under running liquid, or spray, so that both sides are covered.
\nAllow excess fluid to drain for a few seconds.
\nReplace in its tube, seal firmly, label as required and incubate.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1535714523679{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”1515″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow_3d” onclick=”link_image” css=”.vc_custom_1535713269609{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1622730862736{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;}”]\n

OR 2. Testing Surfaces<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Remove slide from its transparent container. Do not touch the agar culture gel<\/strong>. Holding the slide by the tab and the bottom of it, if required. Press one side of agar against the surface under test. The ribbed neck above the agar will bend to allow full contact.
\nRepeat with the second side on an area close to the first site.
\nPut the slide back into the tube, firmly seal, label and incubate.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top” css=”.vc_custom_1535715152142{margin-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1526481107770{margin-top: 10px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 10px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”1522″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow_3d” onclick=”link_image” css=”.vc_custom_1535714896707{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_text]\n

3. Interpretation<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

After 48 hrs in the incubator, compare the dipslide to the chart provided in the box, reading the result from the closest matching image.
\nFluid results are counted in \u201ccolony forming units<\/a>\u201d (CFU) per millilitre.
\nSurface results are in CXFU per square centimetre.
\nNumber of bacteria and yeast are both compared to the top chart. Fungi (furry colonies) are compared to the lower chart in the leaflet.
\nVery high levels of contamination may lead to a complete overgrowth on the slide. If this is the case, comparing the DS to an unused example will show the difference.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”1531″ img_size=”236×236″ alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1582284670850{margin-top: 10px !important;margin-bottom: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_text]\n

4. Disposa<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Used dipslides should be incinerated, autoclaved or soaked in disinfectant for several hours before disposal.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1540998286944{margin-right: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text]\n

Dipslide Fluid<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/SMUDZ7Bab3c” align=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1541605783227{border: 7px solid #299bd4 !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]\n

Dipslide Surface<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/zUj9rUlL9fI” align=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1541605800035{border: 7px solid #299bd4 !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]\n

What is a dipslide?<\/h2>\n

A dip slide is used for bacteria testing. It specifically tests liquids for any micro-organisms, such as yeast and moulds. Furthermore, a dip slide test is commonly used for monitoring bacteria in water systems, such as cooling towers.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]\n

Where can I buy dipslides?<\/h2>\n

We have a range of Agar Type<\/a> and Industry Use dipslides<\/a> to choose from, including:<\/p>\n