What is plate counting method?

Plate count technique, which is based on reproduction of bacterial cells on agar plates, is the traditional method used for quality assurance of probiotic products. Culture-based analysis enables determining the number of bacterial cells able to grow on the medium applied and their identification.

How do you count your total plate count?

The pour plate mixes the sample and the agar at 45°C and pours it onto a petri dish. The spread plate method uses a solidified agar plate and uses a spreader to spread the bacteria onto the plate. Biocontrol Indonesia uses the simplate technology for enumeration of total plate count.

Why are plates with 25 to 250 colonies used for calculations?

Not all bacterial cells produce colonies, as some bacteria tend to clump or aggregate, and some are nonviable. When the approximate number of bacteria is unknown, plate a wide range of dilutions. In this way you will have at least 1-2 plates within the countable range (25-250) to use in your calculations.

When do you need a blood test for uric acid?

In this Article. So if you have high levels of uric acid, it can be a sign of disease such as gout. That’s when you might need a uric acid blood test, which measures how much uric acid you have in your blood. You may also hear this test called a serum uric acid test, serum urate, or UA.

What can you do to reduce uric acid in your body?

Keeping your body hydrated is essential for reducing your uric acid levels. It allows your body to produce enough urine to flush waste from your system. Plus, it helps prevent kidney stones caused by high uric acid levels.

What causes uric acid levels to go up?

Things that may cause this slow-down in the removal of uric acid include rich foods, being overweight, having diabetes, taking certain diuretics (sometimes called water pills) and drinking too much alcohol. Other less common causes are a diet high in purine-containing items or your body producing too much uric acid.

What is the name of the plate count test?

It is also called the aerobic colony count, standard plate count, Mesophilic count or Total Plate Count. The test is based on an assumption that each cell will form a visible colony when mixed with agar containing the appropriate nutrients.