Cultivable microorganisms
In all types of water there are microorganisms, whether it is drinking water, lake or seawater or process water from industries. The analysis “cultivable microorganisms” is often done to get an overall idea of the quality of the water. Micans can adjust the culture time and incubation temperature according to the customer's wishes, but the most commonly used intervals are between 3 to 7 days and between 22 to 36°C. Reading after 7 days, 22°C is usually called Slow growing bacteria.
Micans performs the determination of culturable microorganisms - Colony count by mixing with a nutrient substrate with agar according to standard SS-EN ISO 6222-1.
Analysis costs
| Analysis | Price SEK (excl. VAT) |
| Cultivable microorganisms, 36°C, 2 days | 420 SEK |
| Cultivable microorganisms, 22°C, 3 days | 420 SEK |
| Slow-growing bacteria, 22°C, 7 days | supplement +85 SEK |
Detection range >1 cfua/mL <100 000 cfu/mL
Analyzed specimens and culture plates are stored for 14 days after sample responses are sent to the customer.
a cfu = colony forming units
Order sample bottles and analysis
Contact us by phone on +46 31 338 32 30 or at analys@micans.se for ordering sample bottles. It is an advantage for laboratory planning if you can inform us about sample type, number of samples and estimated delivery date in advance. Along with the sample bottles is also sent a delivery note. This must be completed and returned together with the samples.
Samples should be sent with fast and safe transport to our laboratory. Please note that the samples must be delivered directly to the laboratory (not to delivery points).
Microbial Analytics Sweden AB
Bruksgatan 17
435 35 Mölnlycke
If you want to analyze more than 10 samples per day, the laboratory must be contacted at least 2 days in advance. Quotation can be submitted for larger orders.
If you have any questions, please contact us on +46 31 338 32 30 or at analys@micans.se
