Bactaslyde H₂S Vial Drinking Water Test Kit
Part of the Bactaslyde microbiological test kit range, this ready-to-use vial is designed for detecting hydrogen sulphide-producing bacteria as an indication of possible bacterial contamination in drinking water.
Rapid drinking-water screening without laboratory equipment
Add the water sample to the ready-to-use vial and incubate at room temperature or as directed in the supplied instructions. Development of a black colour indicates the presence of H₂S-producing bacteria and suggests that further microbiological investigation may be required.
Targets
- Hydrogen sulphide-producing bacteria
- Indicator of possible bacterial or faecal contamination
Typical applications
Simple presence-or-absence screening.
Add sample
Fill the vial with the water sample according to the level and procedure stated in the supplied product instructions.
Incubate
Keep the vial at room temperature or under the recommended incubation conditions for the specified period.
Interpret
A black colour is treated as a positive indication for H₂S-producing bacteria. Record the result and arrange confirmatory testing when required.
Designed for field use.
No microbiology laboratory required
The test is supplied ready to use and is suitable for convenient screening at the sampling location.
Easy colour interpretation
A black colour provides a clear visual indication of a positive result.
Broad water-monitoring use
Suitable for wells, borewells, tanks, taps, purifier outlets and community water sources.
Common questions
What does a black result mean?
Blackening indicates the presence of hydrogen sulphide-producing bacteria and suggests possible microbiological contamination. Confirmatory laboratory analysis may be required.
Does this test directly confirm E. coli or total coliform?
No. It is an H₂S-producing bacteria screening test and should not be represented as a direct quantitative E. coli or coliform laboratory method.
Can the kit be used without an incubator?
The product is designed for convenient field use and may be incubated at room temperature when allowed by the supplied instructions and local conditions.
Where can I buy the kit?
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