TraditionalREF 51420
Ready prepared media
Pre-poured, ready-to-incubate plates that remove media preparation entirely — and with it the lot-to-lot variability preparation introduces. AOAC-validated formats for routine enumeration and screening.
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Frequently asked questions
Prepared plates typically carry a shelf life of several weeks to a few months under refrigerated storage, with the exact expiry printed on each pack. This is substantially shorter than dehydrated media, so order quantities should track actual usage.
Refrigerate on receipt, keep them in the original packaging until use, and do not freeze. Allow plates to reach room temperature before inoculation to avoid condensation affecting the surface.
Where the formulation matches the ISO method, yes — with the advantage that lot-to-lot preparation variability is removed. Each lot is released against growth promotion testing, and the CoA is available on request.
Several rapid plate formats carry AOAC certification. The applicable validation is listed on each product page — confirm it covers your specific matrix.
Yes. Prepared media ship under temperature control as standard, and delivery is scheduled so plates arrive with usable shelf life remaining.
Contact plates, 90 mm plates and other formats are available across most formulations. Tell us the format and volume you need and we will confirm availability.
Send your specification.
We’ll respond with method, availability and lead time.