Hygiena MicroSnap™ Total Test Kit for Rapid Enumeration of Total Bacteria (TVC)

MicroSnap™ Total

Delivers same-day total viable count (TVC) test results, giving you the advantage of knowing microbial levels on the same day samples are collected. The test uses a bioluminogenic reaction that generates light when enzymes characteristic of viable bacteria react with specific substrates. The resulting light signal is quantified using a Hygiena™ luminometer. With same-day results, MicroSnap™ Total enables faster corrective actions, improved process control, and quicker product release.

Scientific validation and real-world performance. MicroSnap™ Total is supported by AOAC Research Institute Performance Tested Method certification, demonstrating that its results correlate with traditional plate count methods when used as intended. Industry evaluations and published validation data show that bioluminescence-based viable count methods provide reliable, same-day insight into overall microbial load. Customer feedback from food and beverage processors consistently highlights ease of use, reduced reliance on external laboratories, and faster decision-making on production floors. Common applications include routine environmental monitoring, in-process product testing, and rapid screening prior to product release, with users reporting improved responsiveness to contamination risks and reduced hold times.

Key Benefits

• Same-shift results for faster decisions
• Reduced laboratory, shipping, and holding costs
• Simple, easy-to-use format with minimal training
• Compatible with filtered liquid samples
• Works with EnSURE™ Touch and SureTrend™ Cloud

Same-Shift Results

Rapid test results are essential to releasing products quickly. The MicroSnap™ family of rapid indicator organism tests enables food safety and quality managers to enumerate samples in as little as 6 hours and to determine presence/absence within 8 hours. Simply collect the sample, incubate, and read results using a Hygiena™ luminometer.

Reduce Costs and Shorten Release Cycles

While external laboratory testing such as PCR analysis may be required for specific investigations, simpler and more cost-effective solutions can strengthen routine monitoring programs. Integrating MicroSnap™ Total as a rapid indicator test reduces material costs, shipping expenses, and laboratory fees. Faster results also shorten production hold times and lower inventory carrying costs.

Flexible and Easy-to-Use Format

MicroSnap™ is designed for flexibility and simplicity in daily operations. It can be used for both surface testing and product samples, following a straightforward two-step process: enrichment and detection. The patented Snap-Valve technology delivers a precise volume of enrichment broth, while the built-in pipette allows easy transfer of enriched samples to the detection device. Results are read on a Hygiena™ luminometer, eliminating manual colony counting. An RLU-to-CFU conversion table is used to interpret results.

Complete the Hygiena Monitoring Program

MicroSnap™ Total is a key component of a comprehensive environmental monitoring program. When combined with EnSURE™ Touch and SureTrend™ Cloud, results can be captured, trended, and reviewed over time. This integrated approach helps correlate ATP hygiene data with microbial results to better assess risk and verify cleaning effectiveness.

MicroSnap™ Enhanced Nutrient Broth

MicroSnap™ Enhanced Nutrient Broth is a non-selective protein-based solution designed to support low-level enumeration. The 9 mL broth is compatible with MicroSnap™ Total, MicroSnap™ Coliform, and MicroSnap™ E. coli tests. When used with MicroSnap™ Coliform in milk samples, it can detect levels as low as 1 CFU/mL, as demonstrated by AOAC-RI Performance Tested Method certification (Certificate #071302).

Specifications

• Snap-Valve technology for consistent enrichment volume
• Write-on swab label for clear sample identification
• Designed for use with EnSURE™ luminometers
• AOAC-RI Performance Tested Method, Certificate No. 031501

MicroSnap™ Total & EB with EnSURE™ Touch

MicroSnap™ Total with EnSURE™

To support a comprehensive microbial testing program beyond the MicroSnap Total – Total Viable Count

The MicroSnap™ E. coli test delivers rapid detection and enumeration of Escherichia coli from food and environmental samples, offering critical insight into specific contamination risks ([turn1search1](#)). For broader indicator screening of fecal‑associated bacteria, the MicroSnap™ Coliform test identifies and quantifies coliform bacteria to support hygiene monitoring and process validation programs ([turn1search0](#)). Additionally, pairing these pathogen‑specific tests with a compatible luminescence platform such as the EnSURE™ Touch system centralizes data collection, trending, and reporting across your environmental and product quality monitoring infrastructure.

Q&A

What does MicroSnap™ Total measure?

MicroSnap™ Total measures total viable bacteria by detecting enzyme activity associated with living microorganisms, providing an overall indicator of microbial load.

How quickly can results be obtained?

Enumeration results are typically available within 6 hours, allowing same-shift decisions for quality and food safety teams.

Is MicroSnap™ Total a replacement for traditional plate counts?

MicroSnap™ Total is designed as a rapid indicator test. It complements traditional methods by providing fast, actionable data, while plate counts may still be used for confirmatory or regulatory purposes.

What equipment is required to run the test?

The test requires a Hygiena™ luminometer, such as EnSURE™ Touch, and can be paired with SureTrend™ Cloud software for data trending and reporting.

Which industries commonly use MicroSnap™ Total?

It is widely used in food and beverage manufacturing, dairy processing, and other hygienically controlled production environments where rapid microbial screening is critical.