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LuminUltra Test Kit Instructions DSA - 2017
LuminUltra Test Kit Instructions DSA - 2017
• How to calculate and interpret results; and • Deposit & Surface Analysis (DSATM):
For measuring attached growth such as biofilm,
• How to contact us.
corrosion products, slimes, and biological filter
media.
• QuenchGone21TM Industrial (QG21ITM):
For high-solids process fluids, including paper
process and other wash waters.
• QuenchGone21 Specialty (QG21STM):
For chemical product testing, such as slurries,
adhesives, paints, and other coatings.
• QuenchGone21 Wastewater (QG21WTM):
For wastewater and bioprocessing samples,
whether influent, bioreactor or effluent. Also
provides the capability to quantify attached growth
DSA Test Kit (DSA-25C)
and floc bulking sedimentation processes.
DSA Test Kit Contents & Storage Conditions for measuring other parameters for reliable
Shelf interpretation.
Component (LuminUltra P/N) Storage
Life
LuminaseTM Enzyme & Buffer Vials*
• Waste reagent can be discarded as general
4 to
(Lu-3mL-FD)
25oC
24 mo** waste. Consult MSDS for more information.
Luciferase Enzyme Reagent, 3mL Contact LuminUltra for copies of MSDS.
UltraCheck TM 1 Dropper Bottle***
4 to
(UC1-2.5mL) 24 mo
1 ng ATP/mL Standard, 2.5mL
25oC • All materials in this test kit including pipet tips and
UltraLyseTM 7 (Extraction) Tube, 5mL test tubes are single-use only. Because ATP and
4 to
(UL7-5mL-25R) 24 mo microorganisms are present on skin, do not touch
25oC
ATP Extraction Reagent, 5mL
UltraLuteTM (Dilution) Tube, 9mL the surface of pipet tips. Ensure that all pipet tips
4 to
(ULu-9mL-25R) 24 mo and test tubes are clean inside and outside prior
25oC
ATP Dilution Reagent, 9mL
LumiSolveTM Bottle
to use. Do not mark on assay tubes as this may
4 to
(LS-30mL)
25oC
24 mo impact light detection by the luminometer.
Surface Swabbing Reagent, 30mL
Sterile Swabs, 25/pk • Note that the fixed-volume pipets included in the
- -
(DIS-SWAB-25) PhotonMaster & PBM Equipment Set cannot be
100 to 1250µL Blue Pipet Tips, 96/rack recalibrated and should be replaced annually.
- -
(DIS-PT1-96R)
• Avoid taking multiple luminometer readings on the
1 to 200µL Yellow Pipet Tips, 96/rack
(DIS-PT01-96R)
- - same assay. The light output from ATP assays is
relatively constant and at a maximum for the first
12x55mm Test Tubes, 50/pk
(DIS-CT1255-50)
- - 15-30 seconds after mixing, after which the output
will decline.
* Note that the Luminase supplied in DSA kits is NOT
interchangeable with other forms of Luminase (i.e. • When testing samples that yield low RLU values
LuminaseW, Luminase Lite, and LuminaseXL). (i.e. RLU ATP ≤ 50), it is recommended to account
for background noise. Simply follow the
** Luminase is manufactured and shipped as a set of vials,
procedure without adding any of the ATP-
one of each freeze-dried pellet and liquid buffer. The stated
shelf life reflects the freeze-dried form; store refrigerated for containing sample into the analysis and record
the best possible shelf life. Following rehydration, the this value as RLU bg . Typical RLU bg values when
reagent will be stable for 3 months when refrigerated and 6 using a PhotonMaster or Lumitester C-110 are ≤
months when frozen. 10. If high RLU bg are consistently observed,
*** Sufficient UltraCheck 1 and Luminase is included to repeat assays in an area out of direct sunlight or
perform 1 standardization (Step 1) for every 2 samples intense lighting. A single RLU bg may be used for
tested. multiple analyses much like a single UltraCheck 1
RLU (RLU ATP1 ).
General Tips
Handling Luminase
• New to 2nd Generation ATP technology? Before
getting started, consult www.luminultra.com for • Luminase is manufactured using a process
links to video demonstrations, use guidelines, called freeze-drying. This maximizes product
validation guidelines, other product stability prior to use. Before using this product, it
documentation, and more! must first be rehydrated by mixing freeze-dried
pellet with liquid buffer and then allowed to
• Microbiological characteristics of most samples
incubate for at least 5 minutes. Take care to
will begin to change immediately upon collection.
avoid contamination when removing the glass vial
If samples cannot be tested within 2 hours of
stopper.
collection, store refrigerated (2 to 8oC) and test
within 24 hours of collection. Allow samples to
reach ambient temperature prior to testing, and
perform ATP analyses on the same sample used
3.1 – INCUBATION
Allow at least 5 minutes for incubation of the
UltraLyse 7 (Extraction) Tube before proceeding to
3.2.
NOTE: When using the bulk-format version, you must NOTE: When using the bulk-format version, you must
dispense your own reagent into a clean test tube. dispense your own reagent into a clean test tube.
TIP: Attempt to test the biofilm collection device as quickly NOTE: At this point, the contents of the Dilution Tube are
as possible following removal from process fluid. If the stable at room temperature for up to 4 hours.
device is not to be tested immediately, it is preferred to store NOTE: If there are significant quantities of solids in the
the device in a container containing process fluid until such dilution tube following this step, allow them to separate (i.e.
time that it can be tested. settle of float) and sample from the cleanest possible
TIP: If the device is too large to fit into the supplied supernatant in the next step.
UltraLyse 7 Tube, obtain a larger vessel and ensure the
device can be fully immersed in UltraLyse 7. 3.3 – ASSAY
TIP: Because microorganisms and other materials collected Using a new pipet tip, transfer 100µL from the
on the device will be destroyed upon immersion in UltraLyse UltraLute (Dilution) Tube to a new 12x55mm test
7, it is preferred to have more than one device available for tube (the Assay Tube), and use another new pipet tip
multiple analyses. If only one device is available, perform
to add 100µL of Luminase, swirl gently five times,
all other tests before performing ATP test.
immediately insert into the luminometer and measure. For the greatest accuracy, we recommend comparing
Record RLU tATP . your surface or deposit test result to the bulk fluid test
result. Good control of biofilm is generally achieved
when the biofilm/fluid ratio is <10x, and corrective
action is required at levels of 100x or above.
To communicate results on the same basis as
traditional culture tests, tATP results are converted
into Microbial Equivalents (ME’s). This is based on
NOTE: If RLU tATP ≤ 10 on a PhotonMaster or Lumitester C-
the established conversion that 1 E. coli-sized
110, you are below the low–detection limit. Report tATP (pg
bacteria contains 0.001 pg (1 fg) of ATP.
ATP/mL) = 0 in calculations, or select a larger volume in
Step 2 and repeat the analysis. A – Surface Swab:
NOTE: When RLU tATP ≤ 50 on a PhotonMaster or
Lumitester C-110, it is recommended that you measure and (
tATP ME / cm 2 ) (
= tATP pg ATP / cm 2 ) ×
1 ME
0.001 pg ATP
subtract RLU bg from your measurement. When possible,
repeat the test procedure with a larger volume of sample to B – Measured Deposit:
achieve a higher RLU tATP and greater accuracy.
1 ME
TIP: If “Scale Over” is returned, repeat the analysis using a tATP (ME / g ) = tATP ( pg ATP / g ) ×
0.001 pg ATP
smaller sample in Step 2.
C – Biofilm Collector:
3.4 – CALCULATIONS
Following completion of DSA analyses, RLU values
(
tATP ME / cm 2 ) (
= tATP pg ATP / cm 2 ) ×
1 ME
0.001 pg ATP
must be converted to ATP concentrations using the
NOTE: For more discussion on the quantity of ATP per cell,
following calculations. For easy calculations, utilize
visit www.luminultra.com.
LuminUltra Cloud.
Because many traditional culture-based methods
The Total ATP (tATP) analysis measures all ATP
report results in a similar fashion, it is sometimes
within the deposit, including ATP from living cells in
convenient to report tATP results in ME/quantity using
addition to ATP that has been released from dead
Scientific Notation (i.e. #.# x 10#) or on a Log 10 format
cells. Calculate tATP according to the option selected
for comparison purposes.
in Step 2:
A – Surface Swab (Default A Sample = 25cm2): Interpretation Guidelines
50,000 ( pg ATP )
tATP ( pg ATP / cm 2 ) =
RLU tATP
× Once DSA tATP results are calculated, microbial
RLU ATP1 ASample (cm 2 ) control can be evaluated. ATP-based measurements
are extremely sensitive to changes in total microbial
B – Measured Deposit (Default m Sample = 1g):
quantity. In general, processes will have the best
RLU tATP 50,000 ( pg ATP )
tATP ( pg ATP / g ) =
microbial control when tATP is minimized. For the
×
RLU ATP1 m Sample (g ) easiest interpretation, utilize LuminUltra Cloud.
(pg tATP/cm2 or g)
(pg tATP/cm2 or g)
Preventive Action
Corrective Action
Good Control
NOTE: If RLUATP1 ≤ 5,000 using a PhotonMaster or Lumitester C-110, rehydrate a new bottle of
Luminase for maximum sensitivity.
(pg tATP/cm2 or g)
(pg tATP/cm2 or g)
(pg tATP/cm2 or g)
Preventive Action
Corrective Action
Good Control
OR OR Application
Calculations Carry out calculations that correspond to the selected preparation method:
A - Surface Swab (Default Asample = 25cm2): B - Measured Deposit (Default msample = 1g ): C - Biofilm Collector:
𝑀𝑀𝑀𝑀 𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝 𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴 1 𝑀𝑀𝑀𝑀 𝑀𝑀𝑀𝑀 𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝 𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴 1 𝑀𝑀𝑀𝑀 𝑀𝑀𝑀𝑀 𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝 𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴 1 𝑀𝑀𝑀𝑀
𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡 = 𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡 × 𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡 = 𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡 × 𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡 = 𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡 ×
𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐2 𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐2 0.001 𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝 𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴 𝑔𝑔 𝑔𝑔 0.001 𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝 𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴 𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐2 𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐2 0.001 𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝 𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴
NOTE: 1 ME (Microbial Equivalent) assumes 0.001 pg Please refer to Test Kit Instructions for calculations
Date Modified: 13-Dec-16 © LuminUltra 2017 (1fg) ATP per cell. and interpretation advice, or use LuminUltra Cloud.