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HPC Test
Heterotrophic plate counts, simplified
The SimPlate for HPC test is U.S. EPA approved and used worldwide for routine heterotrophic plate counts. Easy-to-count wells fluoresce under UV light to confirm positives.
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EPA-approved heterotrophic plate counts
SimPlate for HPC is included in Standard Methods for Examination of Water and Wastewater. Internal comparisons to Standard Methods 9215B confirm reliable performance for routine bottled water QC.
U.S. EPA approved
Standard Methods compliant
Easy-to-count well format
UV fluorescence for positives
Round plate correlates to plate count agar
Used in bottled water QC programs
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