Hygiena® QD-Loop™ - Sterile Rapid Dilution Device for Microbiological Testing (1:100)

The Hygiena QD Loop 1:100 is a convenient, ready-to-use sampling and dilution device designed for accurate microbiological testing. Each loop delivers a precise 1:10 dilution, eliminating the need for manual measuring and reducing the risk of error during sample preparation.

Individually sterile and easy to use, QD Loops streamline laboratory workflows and improve consistency in food safety, environmental monitoring, and quality control applications.

Key Features

• Pre-Measured 1:100 Dilution – Ensures consistent and accurate sample preparation

• Ready-to-Use – No additional media or preparation required

• Sterile & Disposable – Minimises contamination risk

• Improves Workflow Efficiency – Saves time in high-throughput environments

• Consistent Results – Reduces human error in dilution steps

• Convenient Pack Size – Supplied in packs of 250 units

Applications

• Food and beverage microbiological testing

• Environmental monitoring programmes

• Surface and product sampling

• Quality control laboratories

• General microbiology testing

Designed for food safety laboratories and quality control professionals, this tool integrates a calibrated sampling loop with a pre-filled Butterfields buffer reservoir. The patented Snap-Valve™ technology eliminates the need for separate pipettes, tips, and dilution bottles, reducing labour costs and minimizing calculation errors. Gamma irradiated for sterility assurance, the QD-Loop is compatible with agar plates and dried media film for flexible downstream testing.