Easy Color-Match Scoring

Aquagenx water quality test kits simplify field-level testing in low resource areas. No labs, electricity, expensive, complicated equipment or cold chain are needed.

Our test kits detect and quantify bacteria in 100 mL samples. Color-change test results are easy to interpret.

CBT EC+TC P/A Kit Video

CBT EC+TC MPN Kit Video

Fast Dissolving Medium

CBT EC+TC Resources

Product Documentation Images of Test Results Dilutions and Instructions for Testing Surface and Wastewaters

Simple Water Quality Test Kits

Anyone can use the Aquagenx® CBT EC+TC Kit with little training. Color-match test results are easy to score.

Testing is done on-site, in-the-field and in low resource areas. Users can chose to test for E. coli only, or Total Coliforms, or both.

Using just a small number of consumables, CBT Kits eliminate the need for laboratories, electricity, expensive equipment, a cold chain and complex testing methods. They enable ambient temperature incubation at 25ºC and above.

How to Use CBT EC+TC Presence/Absence (P/A) Kit


Collect 100 mL sample	Add Aquagenx growth medium	Incubate at ambient temp. 20-48 hours	Score E. coli results in ambient light	Score total coliform results under UV light	Decontaminate sample

How to Use CBT EC+TC Most Probable Number (MPN) Kit


Collect 100 mL sample	Add Aquagenx growth medium to sample	Pour into Aquagenx compartment bag	Roll down Whirl-Pak seal and attach plastic clip

Incubate at ambient temp. 20-48 hours	Score E. coli results in ambient light	Score total coliform results under UV light	Decontaminate sample