{"id":1901,"date":"2018-10-12T10:42:49","date_gmt":"2018-10-12T09:42:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/s754076910.websitehome.co.uk\/store\/?post_type=product&#038;p=1901"},"modified":"2024-06-11T11:14:06","modified_gmt":"2024-06-11T10:14:06","slug":"r2a-dipslides","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.hydro-x.co.uk\/hxstore\/product\/r2a-dipslides\/","title":{"rendered":"R2A Dipslides"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h1><strong><span style=\"font-size: 28px;\">R2A Dipslides Product Description<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">R2A agar dipslides are most commonly used within the Dental Hygiene sector<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The R2A agar shows a greater number of colonies once incubated due to the slides detecting slower growing species (for example chlorine-tolerant bacteria) unlike alternative more general purpose dipslides.<\/p>\n<p>Hydro-X Store\u2019s R2A dipslides have R2A agar on both sides with added TTC, meaning colonies show up as red spots for easy counting and comparison.<\/p>\n<p>Dental hygiene practices should look for results of less than 100-200 colony forming units.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>About Hydro-X Store\u2019s R2A Dental dipslides<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>R2A dipslides, also referred to as \u2018Dental Dipslides\u2019 are primarily used within the dental hygiene sector, however, these dipslides are also suitable for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Potable water testing<\/li>\n<li>Pool and spa testing<\/li>\n<li>Environmental hygiene<\/li>\n<li>General heterotrophic bacteria testing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=&#8221;sky&#8221; style=&#8221;solid&#8221;]<div class=\"porto-blockquote wpb_content_element \"><blockquote class=\"  blockquote-primary\"><p><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #2499d3; font-size: 20px;\"><strong>Important Note<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #2499d3;\">All dipslides require a period of time in a specialist incubator. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/hydro-x.co.uk\/hxstore\/product\/microbiological-dipslide-incubator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>view our dipslide incubator range here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #2499d3;\">Please see the Datasheet section below for details of the incubation period required for these BTM2 dipslides.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;10px&#8221;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Usage Instructions&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; shape=&#8221;rounded&#8221; color=&#8221;info&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hydro-x.co.uk%2Fhxstore%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F10%2FUsage-Sheet.pdf&#8221;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Safety Data Sheet&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; shape=&#8221;rounded&#8221; color=&#8221;info&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hydro-x.co.uk%2Fhxstore%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F10%2FSafety-Data-Sheet-Dipslide-1.pdf&#8221;]<div id=\"advanced-tabs-desc-wrap-3718\" class=\"ult_tabs \" style=\" \" data-tabsstyle=\"style2\"\n data-titlebg=\"#ffa826\" data-titlecolor=\"#ffffff\" data-fullheight=\"off\"\n data-titlehoverbg=\"#4f90d1\" data-titlehovercolor=\"#ffffff\"\n data-rotatetabs=\"0\" data-responsivemode=\"Both\" data-animation=\"Slide\"\ndata-activetitle=\"#ffffff\" data-activeicon=\"\" data-activebg=\"#2c9dd5\"  data-respmode=\"Tabs\" data-respwidth=\"400\" data-scroll = \"on\" data-activeindex=\"1\"><ul id=advanced-tabs-wrap-9670 class=\"ult_tabmenu style2 \" style=\"color:transparent;border-bottom-color:transparent;border-bottom-width:0px;border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-width:0px;\"><li class=\"ult_tab_li   \" data-iconcolor=\"#ffffff\" data-iconhover=\"#ffffff\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#1535703936879-51541516798982154151818167115415198885451541521050360\" id=\"1535703936879-51541516798982154151818167115415198885451541521050360\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#ffa826;border-top-left-radius:15px;; 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 \" class=\"ult_a \">\n\t\t\t\t\t   <span class=\"ult_tab_main  Both \">\n\t\t\t\t\t    <span class=\"ult_tab_section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t<span  data-ultimate-target='#advanced-tabs-wrap-9670 .ult-span-text'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:18px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"ult-span-text ult-responsive\" style=\"font-weight:bold;\">Delivery<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t<span class=\"aio-icon none ult_tab_iconright\" style=\"color:#ffffff;font-size:22px;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t<i class=\" Defaults-truck ult_tab_icon\"  ><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t   <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t   <\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"ult_tab_li   \" data-iconcolor=\"#ffffff\" data-iconhover=\"#ffffff\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#1535704588338-2-01541516798982154151818167115415198885451541521050360\" id=\"1535704588338-2-01541516798982154151818167115415198885451541521050360\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#ffa826;;  \" class=\"ult_a \">\n\t\t\t\t\t   <span class=\"ult_tab_main  Both \">\n\t\t\t\t\t    <span class=\"ult_tab_section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t<span  data-ultimate-target='#advanced-tabs-wrap-9670 .ult-span-text'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:18px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"ult-span-text ult-responsive\" style=\"font-weight:bold;\">How To Use<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t<span class=\"aio-icon none ult_tab_iconright\" style=\"color:#ffffff;font-size:22px;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t<i class=\" Defaults-question-circle ult_tab_icon\"  ><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t   <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t   <\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"ult_tab_li   \" data-iconcolor=\"#ffffff\" data-iconhover=\"#ffffff\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#1535703936598-41541516798982154151818167115415198885451541521050360\" id=\"1535703936598-41541516798982154151818167115415198885451541521050360\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#ffa826;;  \" class=\"ult_a \">\n\t\t\t\t\t   <span class=\"ult_tab_main  Both \">\n\t\t\t\t\t    <span class=\"ult_tab_section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t<span  data-ultimate-target='#advanced-tabs-wrap-9670 .ult-span-text'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:18px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"ult-span-text ult-responsive\" style=\"font-weight:bold;\">Datasheet<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t<span class=\"aio-icon none ult_tab_iconright\" style=\"color:#ffffff;font-size:22px;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t<i class=\" Defaults-file-pdf-o ult_tab_icon\"  ><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t   <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t   <\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"ult_tab_li   \" data-iconcolor=\"#ffffff\" data-iconhover=\"#ffffff\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#1535704625205-3-101541516798982154151818167115415198885451541521050360\" id=\"1535704625205-3-101541516798982154151818167115415198885451541521050360\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#ffa826;border-top-right-radius:15px;; 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The leaflet includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Product care and storage instructions<\/li>\n<li>Guidance on interpreting the results<\/li>\n<li>A visual guide (comparison chart) to help you interpret the results<\/li>\n<li>Instructions on how to safely dispose of your\u00a0dipslides\u00a0once used<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>10 x adhesive\u00a0labels are also included to help you\u00a0keep track of each sample point\u00a0(sample\/date\/time\/ref\/source)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Weight:<\/strong>\u00a0(10 PK) 0.3 kg<\/p>\n<p><strong>Storage:<\/strong>\u00a0Store in a cool and dry place (optimum 8-15 degrees C). Use before the expiry date on the box. Do not use slides if there is any sign of growth before opening.\u00a0<strong>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<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"porto-btn-ctn-center \"><a class=\"porto-btn porto-adjust-bottom-margin porto-btn-large porto-btn-center-vt-bg   wpb_custom_fa51088c2567b780100c1edcf8821d3b  porto-btn-center \"  rel='' href = \"https:\/\/hydro-x.co.uk\/hxstore\/microbiological-dipslides\/\" target='_blank' data-hover=\"\" data-border-color=\"\" data-bg=\"#2298d3\" data-hover-bg=\"#ff6600\" data-border-hover=\"\" data-shadow-click=\"none\" data-shadow=\"\" style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:20px;border:none;background: #2298d3;color: #ffffff;\"><span class=\"porto-btn-hover\" style=\"background-color:#ff6600\"><\/span><span class=\"porto-btn-data porto-btn-text \" >To Read More About Dipslides Click Here<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div  class=\"ult_tabitemname\"  >\n\t\t\t\t[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;<strong>Frequently Asked Questions&lt;\\strong&gt;&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;]<div class=\"porto-faqs porto-faqs0068 wpb_content_element \">\r\n\t<div class=\"page-faqs clearfix wpb_custom_7fe7ddf8f1a240d6488c8a8c41279112 porto-ajax-load load-ajax\" id=\"porto_faqs_71ji\" data-post_type=\"faq\" data-ajax_load_options=\"{&quot;cats&quot;:&quot;556&quot;,&quot;number&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;pagination&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"faq-row faqs-container\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n<div class=\"faq dipslides post-2018 type-faq status-publish hentry faq_cat-dipslides\">\r\n\t<section class=\"toggle\">\r\n\t\t<label>What is the shelf life of your dipslides?<\/label>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"toggle-content\">\r\n\t\t<h3 class=\"entry-title\" style=\"display: none;\">What is the shelf life of your dipslides?<\/h3><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydro-x.co.uk\/hxstore\/author\/joe-fisher\/\" title=\"Posts by Joe Fisher\" rel=\"author\">Joe Fisher<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none\">2020-01-21T16:11:46+00:00<\/span>Our dipslides are typically delivered with a 6 month shelf life.\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/section>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"faq dipslides post-2017 type-faq status-publish hentry faq_cat-dipslides\">\r\n\t<section class=\"toggle\">\r\n\t\t<label>Do dipslides require incubation?<\/label>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"toggle-content\">\r\n\t\t<h3 class=\"entry-title\" style=\"display: none;\">Do dipslides require incubation?<\/h3><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydro-x.co.uk\/hxstore\/author\/joe-fisher\/\" title=\"Posts by Joe Fisher\" rel=\"author\">Joe Fisher<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none\">2020-01-21T15:50:44+00:00<\/span>Yes, all dipslides require an incubator to maintain strict temperature for the required period of incubation.\n\nThis incubation time may vary slightly based on the type of Agar.\n\nPlease see the individual product pages for incubation times.\n\nPlease <strong>CLICK HERE<\/strong> to view our full range of incubators.\n\nIf you require a money-saving starter kit including dipslides and incubator please <strong>CLICK HERE<\/strong>.\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/section>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"faq dipslides post-2016 type-faq status-publish hentry faq_cat-dipslides\">\r\n\t<section class=\"toggle\">\r\n\t\t<label>How do I dispose of my dipslides once I&#8217;ve used them?<\/label>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"toggle-content\">\r\n\t\t<h3 class=\"entry-title\" style=\"display: none;\">How do I dispose of my dipslides once I&#8217;ve used them?<\/h3><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydro-x.co.uk\/hxstore\/author\/joe-fisher\/\" title=\"Posts by Joe Fisher\" rel=\"author\">Joe Fisher<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none\">2020-01-21T16:00:29+00:00<\/span>To dispose of dipslides you should soak the dipslides in bleach for 30 minutes before disposing in regular waste.\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/section>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"faq dipslides post-2015 type-faq status-publish hentry faq_cat-dipslides\">\r\n\t<section class=\"toggle\">\r\n\t\t<label>How do I store my dipslides?<\/label>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"toggle-content\">\r\n\t\t<h3 class=\"entry-title\" style=\"display: none;\">How do I store my dipslides?<\/h3><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydro-x.co.uk\/hxstore\/author\/joe-fisher\/\" title=\"Posts by Joe Fisher\" rel=\"author\">Joe Fisher<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none\">2020-01-21T16:05:53+00:00<\/span>The optimum temperature for dipslides to be stored at is between 8-15 degrees C.\n\nA cool, dark place is best to prolong shelf life.\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/section>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" class=\"shortcode-id\" value=\"0068\"\/>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"pagination-wrap\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pagination\" role=\"navigation\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span aria-current=\"page\" class=\"page-numbers current\">1<\/span><a class=\"page-numbers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hydro-x.co.uk\/hxstore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/1901\/page\/2\/\">2<\/a><a class=\"next page-numbers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hydro-x.co.uk\/hxstore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/1901\/page\/2\/\">Next&nbsp;&nbsp;<i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\r\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div  class=\"ult_tabitemname\"  >\n\t\t\t\t[vc_column_text]<strong>Low cost shipping on all of our products!<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here at the Hydro-X Store we offer low cost and fast shipping to our customers.<\/p>\n<p>Please see below our shipping charges for dipslides.[\/vc_column_text][vc_table vc_table_theme=&#8221;simple_blue&#8221; 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alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1541504309000{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1535713681179{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #269ad4;\"><strong>Testing Fluids<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Remove the dip slide from its tube, and\u00a0<strong>without touching the agar gel<\/strong>, 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.<br \/>\nReplace in its tube, seal firmly, label as required and incubate.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.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;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1515&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1541504337558{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1535713541831{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #269ad4;\">Testing Surfaces<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Remove the dip slide from its transparent container.\u00a0<strong>Do not touch the culture agar gel<\/strong>. Holding the slide by the tab (and bottom of the slide if required), press one side of agar against the surface under test, the ribbed neck above the agar will bend to allow full contact.<br \/>\nRepeat 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.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator color=&#8221;sky&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1535719940789{margin-top: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1535715152142{margin-top: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1526481107770{margin-top: 10px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 10px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1522&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1541504360704{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #319fd6;\"><strong>Interpretation<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">After 48 hrs in the incubator, compare the dipslide to the chart provided in the box, reading the result from the closest matching image.<br \/>\nFluid results are counted in \u201ccolony forming units\u201d (CFU) per millilitre.<br \/>\nSurface results are in CXFU per square centimetre.<br \/>\nBacteria and yeast are both compared to the top chart. Fungi (furry colonies) are compared to the lower chart in the leaflet.<br \/>\nVery high levels of contamination 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.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1531&#8243; img_size=&#8221;236&#215;236&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1541504386096{margin-top: 10px !important;margin-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #319fd6;\"><strong>Disposal<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Used slides should be incinerated, autoclaved or soaked in disinfectant for several hours before disposal.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div  class=\"ult_tabitemname\"  >\n\t\t\t\t[vc_column_text]\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #ff6600;\">Data Sheet for R2A Dipslides<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_table vc_table_theme=&#8221;simple_blue&#8221;][b;14px;border_bottom]Dipslide%20Code%3A,[14px;border_left;border_bottom]R2A|[b;14px;border_bottom]Agar%20Side%201%3A,[14px;border_left;border_bottom]R2A%20%2B%20ttc|[b;14px;border_bottom]Agar%20Side%202%3A,[14px;border_left;border_bottom]R2A%20%2B%20ttc|[b;14px;border_bottom]Shelf%20Life%3A,[14px;border_left;border_bottom]6%20Months|[b;14px;border_bottom]Storage%20Temperature%3A,[14px;border_left;border_bottom]8-15%20degrees%20C|[b;14px;border_bottom]Inbutation%3A,[14px;border_left;border_bottom]30%20degrees%20C%20for%2072%20hours|[b;14px;border_bottom]For%20the%20detection%20of%3A,[14px;border_left;border_bottom]Total%20Count%20Bacteria|[b;14px;border_bottom]Sector%3A,[14px;border_left;border_bottom]Dental%20Hygiene%20Industry|[b;14px]Certification%3A,[14px;border_left]ISO%3A%209001[\/vc_table]\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div  class=\"ult_tabitemname\"  >\n\t\t\t\t[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1541503870140{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><strong>Dipslide\u00a0Comparison Chart<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Which dipslides\u00a0should you\u00a0use? This is a common question asked when evaluating the most suitable dip slides for your testing purposes. Our handy chart below has been designed to provide a basic comparison of the top 5 selling dip slides, helping you to select\u00a0the right one. If in doubt, you can of course call us on <strong>01909 666 708<\/strong><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_table vc_table_theme=&#8221;simple_blue&#8221;][borders_all;borders_all;bg#ffffff;c#000000;b;18px;align-center]Dipslide%20Code,[borders_all;borders_all;bg#2c9dd5;c#ffffff;b;18px;align-center]Side%201%20Agar,[borders_all;borders_all;bg#2c9dd5;c#ffffff;b;18px;align-center]Side%202%20Agar,[borders_all;borders_all;bg#2c9dd5;c#ffffff;b;18px;align-center]Main%20Industry,[borders_all;borders_all;bg#2c9dd5;c#ffffff;b;18px;align-center]Typical%20Use|[borders_all;borders_all;bg#f47e27;c#ffffff;18px;b;align-center]RBS,[borders_all;borders_all;bg#ffffff;c#505050;align-center]TTC,[borders_all;borders_all;bg#ffffff;c#505050;align-center]Rose%20Bengal,[borders_all;borders_all;bg#ffffff;c#505050;align-center]General%20Purpose,[borders_all;borders_all;bg#ffffff;c#505050;align-center]General%20Purpose|[borders_all;borders_all;bg#f47e27;c#ffffff;18px;b;align-center]R2A,[borders_all;borders_all;bg#ffffff;c#505050;align-center]R2A%20%26%20TTC,[borders_all;borders_all;bg#ffffff;c#505050;align-center]R2A%20%26%20TTC,[borders_all;borders_all;bg#ffffff;c#505050;align-center]Dental%20Hygiene%20Industry,[borders_all;borders_all;bg#ffffff;c#505050;align-center]Water%20Testing|[borders_all;borders_all;bg#f47e27;c#ffffff;18px;b;align-center]SCT,[borders_all;borders_all;bg#ffffff;c#505050;align-center]Plat%20Count%20%26%20TTC,[borders_all;borders_all;bg#ffffff;c#505050;align-center]MacConkey%20No.3,[borders_all;borders_all;bg#ffffff;c#505050;align-center]Food%20Industry,[borders_all;borders_all;bg#ffffff;c#505050;align-center]Poultry%2C%20Dairy%2C%20Pharmaceutical%2C%20Biomedical%2C%20Water|[borders_all;borders_all;bg#f47e27;c#ffffff;18px;b;align-center]TV,[borders_all;borders_all;bg#ffffff;c#505050;align-center]Plat%20Count%20%26%20Neutralisers,[borders_all;borders_all;bg#ffffff;c#505050;align-center]VRGB%20%26%20Neutralisers,[borders_all;borders_all;bg#ffffff;c#505050;align-center]Food%20Industry,[borders_all;borders_all;bg#ffffff;c#505050;align-center]Food%20Safety%2C%20Dairy%2C%20farming|[borders_all;borders_all;bg#f47e27;c#ffffff;18px;b;align-center]BT2,[borders_all;borders_all;bg#ffffff;c#505050;align-center]Nutrient%20%26%20TTC,[borders_all;borders_all;borders_all;bg#ffffff;c#505050;align-center]Nutrient%20%26%20TTC,[borders_all;borders_all;bg#ffffff;c#505050;align-center]General%20Purpose,[borders_all;borders_all;bg#ffffff;c#505050;align-center]Water%20Hygiene%20Industries%2C%20Classroom|[borders_all;borders_all;bg#f47e27;c#ffffff;18px;b;align-center]BTM2,[borders_all;borders_all;bg#ffffff;c#505050;align-center]Nutrient%20%26%20TTC,[borders_all;borders_all;bg#ffffff;c#505050;align-center]Malt%20Extract,[borders_all;borders_all;bg#ffffff;c#505050;align-center]General%20Purpose,[borders_all;borders_all;bg#ffffff;c#505050;align-center]&#8217;Fuel%20bug&#8217;%2C%20Cooling%20Towers%2C%20Boiler%20Feed%20Water%2C%20Cutting%20Fluids[\/vc_table]\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ult_acord advanced-tabs-desc-wrap-3718\">\n   <div class=\"ult-tabto-accordion \" style=\"width:;\"\n    data-titlecolor=\"#ffffff\"  data-titlebg=\"#ffa826\"\n     data-titlehoverbg=\"#4f90d1\" data-titlehovercolor=\"#ffffff\" data-animation=\"Slide\"\n     data-activetitle=\"#ffffff\" data-activeicon=\"\" data-activebg=\"#2c9dd5\" data-scroll = \"on\" data-activeindex=\"1\" >\n     <dl><dt class=\"\">\n        \t<a class=\"ult-tabto-actitle withBorder ult_a\" id=\"1535703936879-51541516798982154151818167115415198885451541521050360\" style=\"color:#ffffff;;background-color:#ffa826;border-bottom-color:transparent;border-bottom-width:0px;border-bottom-style:solid;\" href=\"#1535703936879-51541516798982154151818167115415198885451541521050360\">\n        \t\t<i class=\"accordion-icon\"><\/i>\n        \t\t\t<span class=\"ult_tab_main ult_ac_mainBoth\">\n\t\t\t\t\t   <span  data-ultimate-target='#advanced-tabs-wrap-9670 .ult-span-text'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:18px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"ult-span-text ult_acordian-text ult-responsive\" style=\"font-weight:bold;;color:inherit \" >Additional Info<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t   <div class=\"aio-icon none \" style=\"color:#ffffff;font-size:22px;\" data-iconcolor=\"#ffffff\" data-iconhover=\"#ffffff\">\n\t\t\t\t\t   <i class=\"  Defaults-info-circle ult_tab_icon\"  ><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t   <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/dt>\n            \t\t<dd class=\"ult-tabto-accordionItem ult-tabto-accolapsed\">\n\t\t\t            <div class=\"ult-tabto-acontent\" style=\"border-style:solid; border-width:2px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px; border-color:#2599d3;color:#74777b;\">\n\t\t\t               [vc_column_text]\n<h3><strong>Additional information<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Inside each 10 pack dipslide box you will find a helpful leaflet. The leaflet includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Product care and storage instructions<\/li>\n<li>Guidance on interpreting the results<\/li>\n<li>A visual guide (comparison chart) to help you interpret the results<\/li>\n<li>Instructions on how to safely dispose of your\u00a0dipslides\u00a0once used<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>10 x adhesive\u00a0labels are also included to help you\u00a0keep track of each sample point\u00a0(sample\/date\/time\/ref\/source)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Weight:<\/strong>\u00a0(10 PK) 0.3 kg<\/p>\n<p><strong>Storage:<\/strong>\u00a0Store in a cool and dry place (optimum 8-15 degrees C). Use before the expiry date on the box. Do not use slides if there is any sign of growth before opening.\u00a0<strong>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<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"porto-btn-ctn-center \"><a class=\"porto-btn porto-adjust-bottom-margin porto-btn-large porto-btn-center-vt-bg   wpb_custom_fa51088c2567b780100c1edcf8821d3b  porto-btn-center \"  rel='' href = \"https:\/\/hydro-x.co.uk\/hxstore\/microbiological-dipslides\/\" target='_blank' data-hover=\"\" data-border-color=\"\" data-bg=\"#2298d3\" data-hover-bg=\"#ff6600\" data-border-hover=\"\" data-shadow-click=\"none\" data-shadow=\"\" style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:20px;border:none;background: #2298d3;color: #ffffff;\"><span class=\"porto-btn-hover\" style=\"background-color:#ff6600\"><\/span><span class=\"porto-btn-data porto-btn-text \" >To Read More About Dipslides Click Here<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t            <\/div>\n        \t<\/dd><dt class=\"\">\n        \t<a class=\"ult-tabto-actitle withBorder ult_a\" id=\"1541502612290-5-01541516798982154151818167115415198885451541521050360\" style=\"color:#ffffff;;background-color:#ffa826;border-bottom-color:transparent;border-bottom-width:0px;border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-color:transparent;border-bottom-width:0px;border-bottom-style:solid;\" href=\"#1541502612290-5-01541516798982154151818167115415198885451541521050360\">\n        \t\t<i class=\"accordion-icon\"><\/i>\n        \t\t\t<span class=\"ult_tab_main ult_ac_mainBoth\">\n\t\t\t\t\t   <span  data-ultimate-target='#advanced-tabs-wrap-9670 .ult-span-text'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:18px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"ult-span-text ult_acordian-text ult-responsive\" style=\"font-weight:bold;;color:inherit \" >FAQs<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t   <div class=\"aio-icon none \" style=\"color:#ffffff;font-size:22px;\" data-iconcolor=\"#ffffff\" 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faqs-container\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n<div class=\"faq dipslides post-2018 type-faq status-publish hentry faq_cat-dipslides\">\r\n\t<section class=\"toggle\">\r\n\t\t<label>What is the shelf life of your dipslides?<\/label>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"toggle-content\">\r\n\t\t<h3 class=\"entry-title\" style=\"display: none;\">What is the shelf life of your dipslides?<\/h3><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydro-x.co.uk\/hxstore\/author\/joe-fisher\/\" title=\"Posts by Joe Fisher\" rel=\"author\">Joe Fisher<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none\">2020-01-21T16:11:46+00:00<\/span>Our dipslides are typically delivered with a 6 month shelf life.\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/section>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"faq dipslides post-2017 type-faq status-publish hentry faq_cat-dipslides\">\r\n\t<section class=\"toggle\">\r\n\t\t<label>Do dipslides require incubation?<\/label>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"toggle-content\">\r\n\t\t<h3 class=\"entry-title\" style=\"display: none;\">Do dipslides require incubation?<\/h3><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydro-x.co.uk\/hxstore\/author\/joe-fisher\/\" title=\"Posts by Joe Fisher\" rel=\"author\">Joe Fisher<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none\">2020-01-21T15:50:44+00:00<\/span>Yes, all dipslides require an incubator to maintain strict temperature for the required period of incubation.\n\nThis incubation time may vary slightly based on the type of Agar.\n\nPlease see the individual product pages for incubation times.\n\nPlease <strong>CLICK HERE<\/strong> to view our full range of incubators.\n\nIf you require a money-saving starter kit including dipslides and incubator please <strong>CLICK HERE<\/strong>.\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/section>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"faq dipslides post-2016 type-faq status-publish hentry faq_cat-dipslides\">\r\n\t<section class=\"toggle\">\r\n\t\t<label>How do I dispose of my dipslides once I&#8217;ve used them?<\/label>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"toggle-content\">\r\n\t\t<h3 class=\"entry-title\" style=\"display: none;\">How do I dispose of my dipslides once I&#8217;ve used them?<\/h3><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydro-x.co.uk\/hxstore\/author\/joe-fisher\/\" title=\"Posts by Joe Fisher\" rel=\"author\">Joe Fisher<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none\">2020-01-21T16:00:29+00:00<\/span>To dispose of dipslides you should soak the dipslides in bleach for 30 minutes before disposing in regular waste.\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/section>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"faq dipslides post-2015 type-faq status-publish hentry faq_cat-dipslides\">\r\n\t<section class=\"toggle\">\r\n\t\t<label>How do I store my dipslides?<\/label>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"toggle-content\">\r\n\t\t<h3 class=\"entry-title\" style=\"display: none;\">How do I store my dipslides?<\/h3><span 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charges for dipslides.[\/vc_column_text][vc_table vc_table_theme=&#8221;simple_blue&#8221; allow_html=&#8221;1&#8243; el_class=&#8221;delivery_table&#8221;][align-center]VOLUME,[align-center]STANDARD%20SHIPPING%3Cbr%3E(1-2%20working%20days),[align-center]NEXT%20DAY%20DELIVERY%3Cbr%3E(ordered%20before%2012pm)|[align-center]1%20to%203%20boxes,[align-center]%C2%A36.95,[align-center]Not%20Available|[align-center]4%20to%2016%20boxes,[align-center]%C2%A37.95,[align-center]%C2%A311.95|[align-center]17%20%2B%20boxes,[align-center]%C2%A39.95,[align-center]%C2%A314.95[\/vc_table]\n\t\t\t            <\/div>\n        \t<\/dd><dt class=\"\">\n        \t<a class=\"ult-tabto-actitle withBorder ult_a\" id=\"1535704588338-2-01541516798982154151818167115415198885451541521050360\" 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img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1541504286895{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #269ad4;\"><strong>How to use our dipslides<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Using our dip slides is easy!<br \/>\nNo prior training or experience is required to be able to effectively use the dipslides and read the results.<br \/>\nEach dip slide has an easy grip handle and a flexible paddle for ease of use, and for surface testing.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.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;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1521&#8243; 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Allow excess fluid to drain for a few seconds.<br \/>\nReplace in its tube, seal firmly, label as required and incubate.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.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;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1515&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1541504337558{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1535713541831{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #269ad4;\">Testing Surfaces<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Remove the dip slide from its transparent container.\u00a0<strong>Do not touch the culture agar gel<\/strong>. Holding the slide by the tab (and bottom of the slide if required), press one side of agar against the surface under test, the ribbed neck above the agar will bend to allow full contact.<br \/>\nRepeat 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.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator color=&#8221;sky&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1535719940789{margin-top: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1535715152142{margin-top: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1526481107770{margin-top: 10px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 10px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1522&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1541504360704{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #319fd6;\"><strong>Interpretation<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">After 48 hrs in the incubator, compare the dipslide to the chart provided in the box, reading the result from the closest matching image.<br \/>\nFluid results are counted in \u201ccolony forming units\u201d (CFU) per millilitre.<br \/>\nSurface results are in CXFU per square centimetre.<br \/>\nBacteria and yeast are both compared to the top chart. Fungi (furry colonies) are compared to the lower chart in the leaflet.<br \/>\nVery high levels of contamination 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.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1531&#8243; img_size=&#8221;236&#215;236&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1541504386096{margin-top: 10px !important;margin-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #319fd6;\"><strong>Disposal<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Used slides should be incinerated, autoclaved or soaked in disinfectant for several hours before disposal.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]\n\t\t\t            <\/div>\n        \t<\/dd><dt class=\"\">\n        \t<a class=\"ult-tabto-actitle withBorder ult_a\" id=\"1535703936598-41541516798982154151818167115415198885451541521050360\" style=\"color:#ffffff;;background-color:#ffa826;border-bottom-color:transparent;border-bottom-width:0px;border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-color:transparent;border-bottom-width:0px;border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-color:transparent;border-bottom-width:0px;border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-color:transparent;border-bottom-width:0px;border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-color:transparent;border-bottom-width:0px;border-bottom-style:solid;\" href=\"#1535703936598-41541516798982154151818167115415198885451541521050360\">\n        \t\t<i class=\"accordion-icon\"><\/i>\n        \t\t\t<span class=\"ult_tab_main ult_ac_mainBoth\">\n\t\t\t\t\t   <span  data-ultimate-target='#advanced-tabs-wrap-9670 .ult-span-text'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:18px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"ult-span-text ult_acordian-text ult-responsive\" style=\"font-weight:bold;;color:inherit \" >Datasheet<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t   <div class=\"aio-icon none \" style=\"color:#ffffff;font-size:22px;\" data-iconcolor=\"#ffffff\" data-iconhover=\"#ffffff\">\n\t\t\t\t\t   <i class=\"  Defaults-file-pdf-o ult_tab_icon\"  ><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t   <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/dt>\n            \t\t<dd class=\"ult-tabto-accordionItem ult-tabto-accolapsed\">\n\t\t\t            <div class=\"ult-tabto-acontent\" style=\"border-style:solid; border-width:2px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px; border-color:#2599d3;color:#74777b;\">\n\t\t\t               [vc_column_text]\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #ff6600;\">Data Sheet for R2A Dipslides<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_table vc_table_theme=&#8221;simple_blue&#8221;][b;14px;border_bottom]Dipslide%20Code%3A,[14px;border_left;border_bottom]R2A|[b;14px;border_bottom]Agar%20Side%201%3A,[14px;border_left;border_bottom]R2A%20%2B%20ttc|[b;14px;border_bottom]Agar%20Side%202%3A,[14px;border_left;border_bottom]R2A%20%2B%20ttc|[b;14px;border_bottom]Shelf%20Life%3A,[14px;border_left;border_bottom]6%20Months|[b;14px;border_bottom]Storage%20Temperature%3A,[14px;border_left;border_bottom]8-15%20degrees%20C|[b;14px;border_bottom]Inbutation%3A,[14px;border_left;border_bottom]30%20degrees%20C%20for%2072%20hours|[b;14px;border_bottom]For%20the%20detection%20of%3A,[14px;border_left;border_bottom]Total%20Count%20Bacteria|[b;14px;border_bottom]Sector%3A,[14px;border_left;border_bottom]Dental%20Hygiene%20Industry|[b;14px]Certification%3A,[14px;border_left]ISO%3A%209001[\/vc_table]\n\t\t\t            <\/div>\n        \t<\/dd><dt class=\"\">\n        \t<a class=\"ult-tabto-actitle withBorder ult_a\" id=\"1535704625205-3-101541516798982154151818167115415198885451541521050360\" style=\"color:#ffffff;;background-color:#ffa826;border-bottom-color:transparent;border-bottom-width:0px;border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-color:transparent;border-bottom-width:0px;border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-color:transparent;border-bottom-width:0px;border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-color:transparent;border-bottom-width:0px;border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-color:transparent;border-bottom-width:0px;border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-color:transparent;border-bottom-width:0px;border-bottom-style:solid;\" href=\"#1535704625205-3-101541516798982154151818167115415198885451541521050360\">\n        \t\t<i class=\"accordion-icon\"><\/i>\n        \t\t\t<span class=\"ult_tab_main ult_ac_mainBoth\">\n\t\t\t\t\t   <span  data-ultimate-target='#advanced-tabs-wrap-9670 .ult-span-text'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:18px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"ult-span-text ult_acordian-text ult-responsive\" style=\"font-weight:bold;;color:inherit \" >Comparison<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t   <div class=\"aio-icon none \" style=\"color:#ffffff;font-size:22px;\" data-iconcolor=\"#ffffff\" data-iconhover=\"#ffffff\">\n\t\t\t\t\t   <i class=\"  Defaults-th-list ult_tab_icon\"  ><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t   <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/dt>\n            \t\t<dd class=\"ult-tabto-accordionItem ult-tabto-accolapsed\">\n\t\t\t            <div class=\"ult-tabto-acontent\" style=\"border-style:solid; 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This is a common question asked when evaluating the most suitable dip slides for your testing purposes. Our handy chart below has been designed to provide a basic comparison of the top 5 selling dip slides, helping you to select\u00a0the right one. 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