Compact Dry VP | Vibrio parahaemolyticus

Compact Dry VP plates provide a one-step screen for the three Vibrio species of greatest concern—V. parahaemolyticus, V. vulnificus, and V. cholerae. Each pre-sterilized dish contains selective agents and twin chromogenic substrates. Target organisms develop with species-specific colors that make interpretation effortless: Colony Color Presumptive Species Blue / blue-green V. parahaemolyticus Pink / magenta V. vulnificus or V. cholerae All other flora are largely suppressed, so counts stay clear even in complex seafood matrices. Compact Dry VP streamlines Vibrio monitoring—delivering clear, species-differentiated results in under 24 hours, so you can release seafood products with confidence and keep safety programs on target. Key Benefits True “open → inoculate → incubate” workflow – no agar prep, spreading, or autoclaving. Distinct chromogenic read-out – colour coding lets operators differentiate key Vibrio pathogens at a glance. Optimised for high-salt samples – ideal for raw shellfish, fish fillets, brines, and coastal-water swabs. Ambient-stable & space-saving – store at 1 – 30 °C; slim plates stack neatly to maximise incubator capacity. Supports HACCP & export testing – helps demonstrate compliance with zero-tolerance or low-limit Vibrio specifications. Incubation parameters Temperature Time 35 ± 2 °C 19 ± 1 h pH tip: Adjust the product (or a 1 : 10 dilution) to pH 6 – 7 with 0.1 – 1 N NaOH (acidic) or HCl (alkaline) for optimal colony development. Performance Countable range: 1 – 300 CFU per plate (1 mL inoculum).