Petrifilm™ Rapid E. coli/Coliform Count Plates, 500-Case

The 3M™ Petrifilm™ Rapid E. coli/Coliform Count Plates deliver fast, accurate detection of E. coli and coliform bacteria in food, beverage, and environmental samples. Designed for quality control laboratories and food safety testing facilities, these ready-to-use plates streamline microbiological testing workflows by eliminating the need for traditional media preparation, reducing hands-on time and minimizing potential contamination risks.

• Rapid results: Confirmed E. coli detection in as little as 18-24 hours; coliform results in 24 hours
• Ready-to-use format eliminates media preparation, autoclaving, and plate pouring
• Contains modified Violet Red Bile nutrients with indicator for enhanced organism differentiation
• AOAC® Official Methods of Analysis validated for multiple food matrices
• Compact, stackable design requires minimal incubator space compared to traditional Petri dishes
• 500 plates per case (SKU: 6437) — ideal for high-volume testing environments