Simple. Safe. Efficient.

Detect and quantify microorganisms in raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and environmental samples. Each plate is pre-prepared, self-diffusing, rigid, and stackable, and can be stored at room temperature, helping laboratories save time, space, and cold storage capacity.

Whether testing food, water, cosmetics, or pharmaceuticals, Compact Dry offers consistent performance and convenience in one compact format.

Compact Dry benefits

Why labs choose Compact Dry

01

Less preparation

No media prep, autoclaving, or agar pouring for routine plate testing.

02

Simple inoculation

Self-diffusing media helps spread the sample without a spreader.

03

Efficient storage and incubation

Room-temperature storage and stackable plates help save refrigerator and incubator space.

04

Easy colony handling

The rigid format makes it easier to pick intact colonies for confirmation when needed.

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Compact Dry AQ | Heterotrophic Bacteria

Compact Dry AQ | Heterotrophic Bacteria

$93.00

Compact Dry BC | Bacillus cereus

Compact Dry BC | Bacillus cereus

$277.00

Compact Dry CF | Coliform

Compact Dry CF | Coliform

$114.00

Compact Dry CFR | Coliform - Rapid

Compact Dry CFR | Coliform - Rapid

$145.00

Compact Dry EC | E. Coli and Coliform

Compact Dry EC | E. Coli and Coliform

$90.83

Compact Dry ECO | E. Coli

Compact Dry ECO | E. Coli

$183.00

Compact Dry ETB | Enterobacteriaceae

Compact Dry ETB | Enterobacteriaceae

$161.00

Compact Dry ETC | Enterococci

Compact Dry ETC | Enterococci

$155.00

Compact Dry LM | Listeria monocytogenes

Compact Dry LM | Listeria monocytogenes

$335.00

Compact Dry LS | Listeria spp

Compact Dry LS | Listeria spp

$256.68

Compact Dry PA | Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Compact Dry PA | Pseudomonas aeruginosa

$315.03

Compact Dry SL | Salmonella

Compact Dry SL | Salmonella

$250.00

Compact Dry TC | Total Aerobic Count

Compact Dry TC | Total Aerobic Count

$67.00

Compact Dry TCR | Total Aerobic Count - Rapid

Compact Dry TCR | Total Aerobic Count - Rapid

$77.08

Compact Dry VP | Vibrio parahaemolyticus

Compact Dry VP | Vibrio parahaemolyticus

$335.00

Compact Dry X-SA | Staphylococcus aureus

Compact Dry X-SA | Staphylococcus aureus

$97.08

Compact Dry YM | Yeast and Mold

Compact Dry YM | Yeast and Mold

$94.00

Compact Dry YMR | Yeast and Mold - Rapid

Compact Dry YMR | Yeast and Mold - Rapid

$107.00

A Verified Solution

Test with confidence knowing Compact Dry plates are performance certified.

Rigid frame with aerobic headspace
No need for spreader
Stack up to 60 plates
Room temperature storage
Easily select intact colony for confirmation

Turn Compact Dry results into image-backed records

Compact Dry simplifies plate preparation. Compact Vision extends that workflow with AI-powered plate reading, preserved images, and exportable records for review, traceability, and multi-user lab workflows.

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