CrypTest Membrane Filter Cartridge

Whatman introduces a convenient membrane filter cartridge for the concentration and recovery of water-borne protozoan cysts and oocysts which has been approved by the EPA for Method 1622 and 1623, Cryptosporidium and Giardia in water by filtration.	CrypTest Membrane Filter Cartridge
The CrypTest^® Cartridge captures protozoan cysts and oocysts from sample water pumped through the disposable cartridge contained in a reusable housing. The CrypTest contains a 1.0 µm pore size Nuclepore polycarbonate track-etched membrane. Protozoan cysts and oocysts are recovered from the membrane cartridge by using a simple backwashing procedure. The eluant, containing cysts and oocysts, is decanted from the housing into a collection vessel. Further concentration, purification and separation by centrifugation, immunomagnetic separation or flow cytometry/cell sorting is then performed. Enumeration and confirmation of the cysts and oocysts is done using epifluorescence and DIC procedures. Features and Benefits Nuclepore polycarbonate track-etched membrane provides total surface capture Simple backwashing procedure yields consistent high recovery Convenient for field sampling – sample water pumped through disposable cartridge contained in durable, reusable housing Simple to use

Ordering Information - CrypTest Membrane Filter Cartridge
Catalog Number	Description
610064	Cryptest Cartridge, 5-inch 1/pk
71503	Cryptest Housing, 5-inch Clear Polycarbonate 1/pk

Supporting Documentation - CrypTest Membrane Filter Cartridge

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