Microbiological testing guides and field resources.
Detailed guidance for dipslide methods, pouch pack selection, sulphate-reducing bacteria, iron bacteria and interpretation of routine microbial test results.
Practical information for routine monitoring.
Complete guide to microbiological dipslide testing
Learn how dipslides work, how to collect liquid and surface samples, how to incubate tests and how to compare microbial growth.
Read guide →TECHNICAL GUIDEDipslide versus pouch pack microbial tests
Compare Bactaslyde dipslide and pouch pack microbiological test formats, applications, advantages and result types.
Read guide →TECHNICAL GUIDEHow to detect sulphate-reducing bacteria in cooling water
Understand sulphate-reducing bacteria, microbiologically influenced corrosion and how BS115 supports routine cooling-water monitoring.
Read guide →TECHNICAL GUIDEIron bacteria in borewell and process water
Learn the signs of iron bacteria, sampling locations and use of BSPP1 for borewell, groundwater and process-water monitoring.
Read guide →TECHNICAL GUIDEUnderstanding CFU and dipslide result charts
A practical explanation of colony-forming units, colony density, result charts and trend interpretation for routine dipslide testing.
Read guide →Need help choosing the correct kit?
Share the sample type, application and organism of interest. The Bactaslyde team will help identify the most relevant product format.
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