Total Cell Count
Test Kits for rqmicro.COUNT
Total Cell Count Kit
The Total Cell Count (TCC) Kit rapidly quantifies the total number of microorganisms in a water sample, including both viable and dead cells. Used with the rqmicro.COUNT instrument, the assay provides standardized flow cytometry results within minutes, enabling cultivation-independent assessment of microbial load.
By measuring the complete microbial population, the TCC Kit delivers comprehensive insight into biomass dynamics, supporting process monitoring, system characterization, and long-term trend analysis across a wide range of water applications.
Understand the Complete Microbial Picture
Rapid quantification of total microorganisms for comprehensive microbial monitoring
The Total Cell Count (TCC) Kit quantifies the complete microbial population in a sample, including both viable and dead microorganisms. Combined with the rqmicro.COUNT instrument, it delivers rapid, cultivation-independent results that provide a comprehensive measure of microbial load.
Whether monitoring water treatment processes, evaluating system performance, or establishing long-term microbial trends, the TCC Kit generates standardized quantitative data that supports informed process decisions. By measuring the entire microbial population, it enables a deeper understanding of biomass dynamics and complements viability-based analyses for a more complete assessment of microbiological water quality.
Quantify Total Microbial Load
Measure all microorganisms present in a sample, regardless of their physiological state. This provides a comprehensive assessment of microbial biomass that is independent of cultivation.
Optimize Process Performance
Evaluate how operational changes influence overall microbial load across your process. Quantitative biomass measurements support process optimization and performance comparisons.
Monitor System Dynamics
Track changes in total microbial populations throughout treatment and distribution processes. Continuous quantitative data helps identify process variations and long-term system trends.
Generate Reproducible Trend Data
Standardized flow cytometry measurements provide highly reproducible microbial counts for routine monitoring. Consistent datasets enable meaningful trend analysis across locations and over time.
Workflow
Simple workflow. Standardized results.
The Total Cell Count Kit is designed for rapid routine analysis with minimal hands-on time.
1
Prepare the sample
Add 1mL sample to the ICC Reaction Tube. Perform additional sample preparation if required (e.g. filtration, dilution)
2
Reaction
Allow the sample to react with the staining reagents for 30 minutes at room temperature, or 15 minutes at 37°C.
3
Measure
Transfer the sample from the ICC Reaction Tube to the rqmicro.COUNT Cartridge. Register the sample in the instrument and start the analysis.
4
Retrieve Results
Retrieve intact cell concentrations in cells/mL on the instrument and on the Cloud Solution.
Discover Applications
The Total Cell Count Kit is ideal for applications where understanding the complete microbial population is essential. By quantifying total biomass, the assay supports routine monitoring of water treatment processes, distribution systems, industrial process water, and other water environments.
The generated data enables laboratories and process operators to characterize microbial populations, compare system performance, and establish long-term microbiological trends.
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