Description/Intended Use:
The Snapshot SBC1575 surface testing device is a selfcontained
ATP device for use with BioControl
luminometers. The luminometer combined with
Snapshot creates a system for monitoring the hygienic
status of processing equipment, surfaces and other
environments. Snapshot measures adenosine
triphosphate (ATP), the universal energy molecule found
in all animal, plant, bacterial, yeast, and mold cells.
Product residues, particularly food residues, contain
large amounts of ATP. Microbial contamination contains
ATP, but in smaller amounts. After cleaning, all sources
of ATP should be significantly reduced. Snapshot
SBC1575 has been designed to replace the MVP ATP
test without having to adjust Pass/Fail thresholds on the
luminometer. Snapshot contains Hygiena’s unique
liquid-stable reagent, giving superior performance and
reproducibility over the lyophilized pellet found in the
MVP test.
Directions for Use:
1. When collecting a sample, make sure to use aseptic
techniques. Do not touch the swab or the inside of
the sampling device with fingers. Holding the swab
tube firmly, twist and pull the top of the swab out of
the swab tube. The swab tip comes pre-moistened
with a mild detergent. Condensation may be visible
on the inside of the swab tube - this is normal.
Thoroughly swab a standard 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4
inches) area of interest for a typical flat surface, in a
criss-cross pattern, swabbing the area with even
coverage, and rotating the swab tip. For irregular
surfaces, ensure the swabbing technique remains
consistent for and swab a large enough area to
collect a representative sample. Note: The test is
designed to detect invisible or trace amounts of
product residue. When performing sample
collections, it is important to make sure not to
overload the swab bud with too much sample.
Some products in very high concentration can
inhibit the bioluminescence reaction.
2. After swabbing the desired test area, place swab
back in swab tube.
3. Once activated, the sample must be read in the
luminometer within 60 seconds. To activate device,
hold swab tube firmly and use the thumb and
forefinger to breaks the Snap-Valve by bending the
bulb forward and backward. Squeeze the bulb
twice, expelling all liquid down the swab shaft.
4. Shake gently for 5 seconds.