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

Compact Dry AQ | Heterotrophic Bacteria

$93.00
Sale price  $93.00 Regular price 
Compact Dry BC | Bacillus cereus

Compact Dry BC | Bacillus cereus

Compact Dry BC | Bacillus cereus

$277.00
Sale price  $277.00 Regular price 
Compact Dry CF | Coliform

Compact Dry CF | Coliform

Compact Dry CF | Coliform

$114.00
Sale price  $114.00 Regular price 
Compact Dry CFR | Coliform - Rapid

Compact Dry CFR | Coliform - Rapid

Compact Dry CFR | Coliform - Rapid

$145.00
Sale price  $145.00 Regular price 
Compact Dry EC | E. Coli and Coliform

Compact Dry EC | E. Coli and Coliform

Compact Dry EC | E. Coli and Coliform

$90.83
Sale price  $90.83 Regular price 
Compact Dry ECO | E. Coli

Compact Dry ECO | E. Coli

Compact Dry ECO | E. Coli

$183.00
Sale price  $183.00 Regular price 
Compact Dry ETB | Enterobacteriaceae

Compact Dry ETB | Enterobacteriaceae

Compact Dry ETB | Enterobacteriaceae

$161.00
Sale price  $161.00 Regular price 
Compact Dry ETC | Enterococci

Compact Dry ETC | Enterococci

Compact Dry ETC | Enterococci

$155.00
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Compact Dry LM | Listeria monocytogenes

Compact Dry LM | Listeria monocytogenes

Compact Dry LM | Listeria monocytogenes

$335.00
Sale price  $335.00 Regular price 
Compact Dry LS | Listeria spp

Compact Dry LS | Listeria spp

Compact Dry LS | Listeria spp

$256.68
Sale price  $256.68 Regular price 
Compact Dry PA | Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Compact Dry PA | Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Compact Dry PA | Pseudomonas aeruginosa

$315.03
Sale price  $315.03 Regular price 
Compact Dry SL | Salmonella

Compact Dry SL | Salmonella

Compact Dry SL | Salmonella

$250.00
Sale price  $250.00 Regular price 
Compact Dry TC | Total Aerobic Count

Compact Dry TC | Total Aerobic Count

Compact Dry TC | Total Aerobic Count

$67.00
Sale price  $67.00 Regular price 
Compact Dry TCR | Total Aerobic Count - Rapid

Compact Dry TCR | Total Aerobic Count - Rapid

Compact Dry TCR | Total Aerobic Count - Rapid

$77.08
Sale price  $77.08 Regular price 
Compact Dry VP | Vibrio parahaemolyticus

Compact Dry VP | Vibrio parahaemolyticus

Compact Dry VP | Vibrio parahaemolyticus

$335.00
Sale price  $335.00 Regular price 
Compact Dry X-SA | Staphylococcus aureus

Compact Dry X-SA | Staphylococcus aureus

Compact Dry X-SA | Staphylococcus aureus

$97.08
Sale price  $97.08 Regular price 
Compact Dry YM | Yeast and Mold

Compact Dry YM | Yeast and Mold

Compact Dry YM | Yeast and Mold

$94.00
Sale price  $94.00 Regular price 
Compact Dry YMR | Yeast and Mold - Rapid

Compact Dry YMR | Yeast and Mold - Rapid

Compact Dry YMR | Yeast and Mold - Rapid

$107.00
Sale price  $107.00 Regular price 

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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