PathoScreen Medium Presence/Absence Powder Pillows, 100 mL sample, pk/50

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Pathoscreen can be used as an alternative method to coliform testing to obtain a Presence/Absence (P/A) test result. Pathoscreen™ media is for the detection of fecal sulfide-producing bacteria like Salmonella, Citrobacter, Proteus, Edwardsiella and Klebsiella (some spp.) in drinking water, surface water and recreational water using the Presence/Absence method (Hach method 8506). The presence of these bacteria can indicate fecal contamination, which can lead to foodborne or waterborne illnesses. E. coli does not interfere with the Pathoscreen™ test, making it a suitable alternative for monitoring drinking water systems in developing tropical countries, remote field locations, and disaster or emergency situations. If the color changes from yellow to black and/or a black precipitate forms, the result is positive for hydrogen sulfide producing bacteria.

Pathoscreen is used to detect sulfide-producing waterborne pathogens associated with fecal contamination of water sources.
Simple presence-absence method eliminates need for an incubator in tropical and semi-tropical climates.
Pillowed media eliminates the need for refrigeration.