{"product_id":"rbs-dipslides-damaged-boxes-reduced-to-clear","title":"RBS Dipslides (damaged boxes) Expiry February 2027","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe have 24 boxes with an expiry date of end of February 2027.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere is slight damage to the external boxes containing the Dipslides, which has been caused during our stock delivery.  The Dipslides are intact and usable.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReduced to clear.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e   table {\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    border-bottom: none !important;\n    box-shadow: unset !important;\n    border-top: none !important;\n    border-left: none !important;\n    border-right: none !important;\n  }\n  tr {\n    border-bottom: none !important;\n    box-shadow: unset !important;\n    border-top: none !important;\n    border-left: none !important;\n    border-right: none !important;\n  }\n   td {\n    border-bottom: none !important;\n    box-shadow: unset !important;\n    border-top: none !important;\n    border-left: none !important;\n    border-right: none !important;\n  }\n  \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRose Bengal Dip slides (RBS) are our best-selling dip slide due to their 2-test approach to general purpose bacterial testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConvenient Total Viable Count bacteria testing, as well as yeasts, moulds and fungi in a single dip slide. Rose Bengal (RBS) is a growth medium for yeasts, moulds and fungi, while the TTC agar tests for bacteria. Our special Rose Bengal dye limits the growth of other contaminants to allow easier enumeration. Antibiotic additive ensures less interference from bacterial contamination. Our Rose Bengal dip slides are ideal for general use in water testing, the food industry, general environmental hygiene, and for tracking microorganisms found in cutting fluids and stored fuel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAll dipslides require a period of time in a specialist incubator. You can \u003ca title=\"Incubator Collection\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hydro-x-store.co.uk\/collections\/dipslide-incubators\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eview our dipslide incubator range here\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePlease see the Datasheet section below for details of the incubation period required for these RBS\/TTC dip slides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout RBS\/TTC Agar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur RBS dip slides are dual-sided to test for yeast and moulds on one side, and for total bacterial count on the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColonies show up as red or pink spots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRose Bengal Agar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is used for general-purpose testing. Rose Bengal agar is selective for yeasts and moulds (fungi and bacteria).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTryptone Soya Agar with TTC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – A general-purpose agar that can detect both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside each 10-pack dipslide box, you will find a helpful leaflet. The leaflet includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct care and storage instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuidance on interpreting the results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA visual guide (comparison chart) to help you interpret the results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstructions on how to safely dispose of your dip test once used\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 x adhesive labels are also included to help you keep track of each sample point (sample\/date\/time\/ref\/source)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e (10 PK) 0.3 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in a cool and dry place (optimum 8-15 degrees C). Use it before the expiration date on the box. Do not use slides if there is any sign of growth before opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note a small amount of water may collect in the bottom of the tube, this is condensate from the agar and does not affect the performance of the dipslide agar\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use our Dipslides\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"How To Use Dipslides\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydro-x.co.uk\/hxstore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/removing-yellow-dipslide-300x225.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing our dip slides is easy! No prior training or experience is required to be able to use the dipslides and read the results effectively. Each dip slide has an easy-grip handle and a flexible paddle for ease of use and for surface testing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTesting Fluids\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Hydro-X how to test water with dipslides\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydro-x.co.uk\/hxstore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Hydro-X-how-to-test-water-with-dipslides-300x225.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove the dip slide from its tube, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewithout touching the agar gel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, immerse the gel part of the slide in the fluid to be tested for about 10 seconds, or hold the slide under running liquid, or spray so that both sides are covered. Allow excess fluid to drain for a few seconds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReplace in its tube, seal firmly, label as required and incubate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTesting Surfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"How to test surfaces with dipslides\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydro-x.co.uk\/hxstore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Surface-testing-with-dipslidesV2-300x225.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove the dip slide from its transparent container. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not touch the culture agar gel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Holding the slide by the tab (and the bottom of the slide if required), press one side of the agar against the surface under test, the ribbed neck above the agar will bend to allow full contact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepeat with the second side on an area close to the first site. Put the slide back into the tube, seal firmly, label as required and incubate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterpretation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Dipslide Comparison chart testing\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydro-x.co.uk\/hxstore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Dipslide-Comparison-chart-testing-300x225.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter 48 hrs in the incubator, compare the dipslide to the chart provided in the box, reading the result from the closest matching image.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFluid results are counted in “colony forming units” (CFU) per millilitre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurface results are in CXFU per square centimetre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBacteria and yeast are both compared to the top chart. Fungi (furry colonies) are compared to the lower chart in the leaflet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery high contamination levels may lead to a complete overgrowth on the slide. If this is the case, comparing the slide to an unused example will show the difference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisposal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 0%;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsed slides should be incinerated, autoclaved or soaked in disinfectant for several hours before disposal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HX Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54854277431638,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/6866\/3382\/files\/424ac4ec-RBS-Dipslides-concentrate.jpg?v=1731680765","url":"https:\/\/www.hydro-x-store.co.uk\/products\/rbs-dipslides-damaged-boxes-reduced-to-clear","provider":"HX Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}