The 3M Food Safety Petrifilm Express System pathogen detection technology confirms the presence of in as little as 44 hours. Having received Performance Tested Method validation from the AOAC Research Institute, the system provides uniform results and a longer shelf life, according to the company. The Petrifilm Express System uses a sample-ready, chromogenic culture medium specific to that provides a presumptive result.
The 3M Food Safety Petrifilm Express System has been granted the Official Methods of Analysis validation by AOAC® INTERNATIONAL, as well as a Certificate of Compliance from MicroVal.