ISO and US-EPA standardized methods are easy to perform but require solid specific training. In addition, quality controls are required to perform these methods with guarantees, including preparation, conservation, and validation of host and coliphage bacterial stocks. All this needs time, dedication, and training of personnel, which ultimately translates into high costs. Our Easy Kits contain all the necessary components to analyze samples in a matter of hours and obtain results after overnight incubation, following 12 simple steps.
Julia Martin
Responsible for product research and development at Bluephage
ISO EASY KITS
ISO 10705-1 and ISO 10705-2
specifies a method for the detection and quantification of F-specific and somatic coliphages in water. Bluephage product portfolio consists on all in one kit, prepared biological material, powder media to save time and resources for the enumeration of coliphages according to ISO protocols.
US-EPA EASY KITS
US-EPA 1642 and US-EPA 1643
are methods for the detection and quantification of Fspecific and somatic coliphages in 100ml of sample. Bluephage product portfolio consists on all in one kit, including the biological material calibrated and ready to use, powder media to save time and resources for the enumeration of coliphages according to US-EPA test methods. Request more information
Differences between the standard ISO method and the two Bluephage Easy Kits
| PARAMETER | ISO | Bluephage EASY KIT |
| SENSITIVITY | 1 PFU/1ML | 1 PFU/1ML 1 PFU/100ML |
| EASE TO USE | ∗ | ∗∗ |
| APPLICABILITY | WATER, FOOD, BIOSOLIDS | WATER, FOOD, BIOSOLIDS |
| AVAILABILITY OF STRAINS | NOT INCLUDED | NOT INCLUDED |
| PREPARATION OF MATERIAL (h) (PREVIOUS STEPS) | 40-60 | 0 |
| PREPARATION OF INOCULUM CULTURE (h) | 3-4 | 2 |
| RESULTS TIME (h) | 18-20h | 18-20h |
| HOURS TECHNICIAN | 4 | 1 |
Which Bluephage Easy Kit best suits your water testing needs for coliphages?