PLATE COUNT AGAR (γ- irradiated) (Triple Pack)

Plate Count Agar is formulated as described by Buchbinder et al which is recommended by APHA and FDA. The poured plate count method is preferred to the surface inoculation method, since it gives higher results. Plate Count Agar is also suitable for enumerating bacterial count of sterile rooms.
The media are gamma irradiated in the packaging material to assure a reduction of the microbial load potentially present in the medium, on the dishes, and on the packaging materials.

For determination of plate counts of microorganisms in food, water and waste water.