Dipslides
Dipslides are ideal for regularly and easily assessing the hygiene of surfaces and liquids. By comparing the result to a reference chart, you can quickly obtain an indicative result of the level of hygiene.
- Available in boxes of 10 dipslides
- Periodic delivery available by subscription
- Offered in various types
Dipslides are easy to use. In this blog, we explain step by step how you can check the hygiene of your products, liquids, or surfaces yourself using dipslides.
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Buy dipslides for rapid hygiene monitoring: simple, reliable, and immediately applicable
Do you want a quick and easy way to get a reliable indication of the hygiene level of surfaces or water? With dipslides, you can perform a microbiological hygiene test right away, without complicated equipment or specialized knowledge. Whether you want to buy dipslides for industrial hygiene monitoring, hygiene checks in your dental practice, ensuring food safety, or water quality monitoring: our wide range always offers the right test for your application.
What is a dipslide? Microbiological monitoring made easy
A dipslide is a plastic paddle with a nutrient medium (agar) on both sides, designed for specific microorganisms. The nutrient medium is hygienically sealed in a tube. By pulling the dipslide out of the tube and pressing the medium onto a surface or placing it in a liquid, microorganisms present are transferred to the medium. After incubation, the colonized medium can be compared with images on a reference chart, providing insight into hygiene levels.
Why buy dipslides for hygiene monitoring?
Dipslides are suitable for various applications, including:
- Monitoring surfaces, equipment, and products for microbial contamination to ensure food safety and comply with legal requirements.
- Monitoring bacterial growth in cooling water, industrial water, swimming pools, and spas. Regular checks help prevent the formation of biofilm and other microbial risks that could affect the efficiency and safety of installations.
- Monitoring process water, lubricants, metalworking fluids, and surfaces, where a high microbial count can negatively impact product quality and process safety.
- General surveillance of hygiene of surfaces in public spaces, offices, and production environments.
- Regular monitoring between external inspections by authorities such as national food safety agencies.
Dipslides provide an indicative picture of hygiene. For cases where an exact quantitative hygiene evaluation is needed, RODAC plates and Petrifilms are suitable alternatives.
How do dipslides work? Get the most out of your hygiene test
Use a dipslide to quickly check surfaces, equipment, or liquids for microbial contamination. By bringing the culture medium into contact with the surface or water to be tested for a few seconds, microorganisms are transferred. Incubate the dipslide and compare the results to a reference chart for clear interpretation. This is the ideal solution for companies or institutions that want to regularly measure bacterial growth, without the need for a quantitative statement about the number of CFU.
Which types of dipslides can you buy?
Dipslides are available in many different types. With an extensive range of more than 25 different variants, we can meet all your testing needs. Whether you want to detect specific microorganisms or conduct broad, non-selective monitoring of bacteria and fungi, there is always an appropriate solution.
Non-Selective Dipslides
Non-selective dipslides offer broad detection and can identify a wide diversity of bacteria and fungi. They are suitable for general use, including in the food industry, water treatment, industrial, and healthcare settings. Our dipslides are available with or without disinfectant neutralizer and red dye, allowing optimal interpretation and detection of microorganisms for each sample.
We can offer you the following non-selective dipslides:
- Rose Bengal Chloramphenicolum Agar
- Nutrient Agar with TTC (Red spot dye)
- Nutrient Agar with TTC (Red spot dye) & disinfectant neutraliser
- Nutrient Agar with TTC (Red spot dye) and screwcap
- Nutrient Agar with TTC (Red spot dye) & Malt Extract Agar
- Plate Count Agar (PCA)
- Plate Count Agar with TTC (Red spot dye)
- Plate Count Agar with TTC (Red spot dye) & disinfectant neutraliser
- Plate Count Agar with disinfectant neutraliser
- Plate Count Agar & OGYE Agar
- Plate Count Agar with TTC (Red spot dye) & OGYE Agar
- R2A Agar with TTC (Red spot dye)
- Tryptone Soy Agar (TSA) with TTC (Red spot dye) & Rose Bengal Chloramphenicol Agar
- Tryptone Soy Agar with disinfectant neutraliser
- Malt Extract Agar with Chloramphenicol
- Plate Count Agar with disinfectant neutraliser on black dipslide
Selective Dipslides
Our selective dipslides are specially developed for targeted detection of specific microorganisms. By suppressing the growth of other, potentially interfering bacteria, only the desired organisms are visible, ensuring they are not overshadowed by others. This makes your research easier and ensures the test is better suited to your specific needs.
Examples of microorganisms that can be detected with our selective dipslide
- Listeria monocytogenes
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Escherichia coli
- Enterobacteriaceae
We can offer you the following selective dipslides:
- Baird Parker Agar (BPA)
- Plate Count Agar (PCA) & Baird Parker Agar
- Baird Parker Agar & VRBG Agar
- Baird Parker Agar & VRBG Agar with disinfectant neutraliser
- Violet Red Bile Glucose Agar (VRBG)
- Listeria Selective Agar
- Plate Count Agar with TTC (Red spot dye) & VRBG Agar
- Plate Count Agar & VRBG Agar
- Pseudomonas Selective Agar & MacConkey 3 Agar
- Plate Count Agar & MacConkey 3 Agar
- Plate Count Agar & MacConkey 3 Agar with MUG reagent
- Plate Count Agar & MacConkey 3 Agar with disinfectant neutraliser
- Plate Count Agar with TTC (Red spot dye) & MacConkey 3 Agar with disinfectant neutraliser
- Plate Count Agar with TTC (Red spot dye) & MacConkey 3 Agar
- Tryptone Soy Agar (TSA) & Pseudomonas Selective Agar
- CLED Agar & MacConkey w/o Agar
- CLED Agar & MacConkey Agar No 3
- Plate Count Agar with TTC (Red spot dye) & VRBG Agar with disinfectant neutraliser
- Plate Count Agar & VRBG Agar with disinfectant neutraliser
- Plate Count Agar with TTC (Red spot dye) and disinfectant neutralisor & VRBG Agar with disinfectant neutraliser
Do you want to buy dipslides for a specific application?
Many types of dipslides can be shipped almost immediately. Some types of dipslides are only available on order, often with a minimum order quantity and/or a certain delivery time.
Practical Tools and Extra Services
Incubator: Calibrated, digital incubator for incubating dipslides.
Subscription Service: Receive dipslides automatically on an agreed schedule.
Want to Know More?
Would you like to purchase dipslides directly, or do you have questions about dipslides, related accessories, or our services? Please contact us, we are happy to help!