Laboratory Analysis: Detection of Biofilm-Forming Bacteria
In paper mills, monitoring and the targeted control and prevention of biofilm formation play a major role. Indicator organisms for early biofilm formation are mainly bacteria of the genera Tepidimonas and Cloacibacterium. We analyze your sample specifically, reliably and quickly for these bacteria - and quantify the microorganisms for a real risk assessment or for cleaning controls. Our analysis is your early warning system for biofilm formation.
Qualitative or quantitative detection?
Quantitative detection
How is the analysis carried out?
Using the reliable VIT® gene probe technology with specific gene probes. You will receive the results on the 3rd working day after receipt of the sample.
What are the requirements for the sample to be sent in?
- Water samples: Quantitative analysis, min. 100 ml
- Biofilm: Please request our sampling protocol for biofilm samples.
The following test kits are also available as an alternative for on-site analysis:
Your Advantages
VIT® technology enables the targeted detection of individual microorganisms at population, genus or species level. The use of highly specific, rRNA-based gene probes ensures clear identification of the target organism directly in the sample.
The VIT® gene probes hybridize only with intact, metabolically active cells, as only these have sufficient amounts of ribosomal RNA. This means that only living Tepidimonas and Cloacibacterium are detected, while dead or inactive cells are excluded.
Complete detection is completed in just 3-5 hours - a decisive advantage over cultivation-based methods, which take several days due to enrichment, incubation and evaluation. The VIT® technology therefore enables significantly faster decisions in quality assurance, process control and release.
The VIT® technology is based on over 25 years of experience in the development of specific, fluorescence-labeled gene probes for microbiological analysis. It is characterized by high specificity, reproducibility and resistance to interfering matrices.
A particular advantage: as the method is based directly on rRNA and does not require enzymatic amplification steps, it is insensitive to inhibitors. False-positive results, which can occur with PCR-based test kits - especially in complex matrices - are therefore ruled out.
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