Bacterial detection
Detect bacterial targets or contamination indicators in validated research samples.
Assay Kits
Microbial Detection Assay Kits
Microbial detection assay kits support research workflows for detecting or measuring bacteria, viruses, fungi and microbial contamination markers. They are used in microbiology, molecular biology, environmental testing research, food-related analysis, cell culture monitoring and quality-control workflows. By providing optimized reagents, standards and detection systems, these kits help laboratories screen samples with more consistent protocols and clearer controls.
Product catalog
Browse Microbial Detection Assay Kits
Showing 25 unique product names from this subcategory.
Bacterial Counting Colorimetric Assay Kit
SKU: K511-2500|Size: 2500 Assays
V-Erb B2 Erythroblastic Leukemia Viral Oncogene Homolog 3 (ErbB3) Magnetic Fluorescence Assay Kit
SKU: MBS2158417-01|Size: 96 Tests
V-Rel Reticuloendotheliosis Viral Oncogene Homolog B (RELB) Magnetic Fluorescence Assay Kit
SKU: MBS2157871-01|Size: 96 Tests
V-Yes-1 Yamaguchi Sarcoma Viral Related Oncogene Homolog (LYN) Magnetic Fluorescence Assay Kit
SKU: MBS2160526-01|Size: 96 Tests
Viral (Flavivirus) RNA-dependent RNA Polymerase Assay Kit – 500
SKU: VRT500K|Size: 500 Assays
Antibiotic Assay Medium No. 2 (Base Agar, Penassay Base Agar))
SKU: 50741-1|Size: 500 Gms
Antibiotic Medium No. 3 (U/P) (I/P) (Assay Broth, Penassay Broth)
SKU: 66729-1|Size: 500 Gms
Antibiotic Assay Medium No. 1 (Seed Agar)
SKU: 87878-01|Size: 100 g
Antibiotic Assay Medium No. 10 (Polymyxin Seed Agar)
SKU: 26751-1|Size: 500 Gms
Antibiotic Assay Medium No. 8 (Base Agar w/Low pH)
SKU: 24301-01|Size: 100 g
V-Myb Myeloblastosis Viral Oncogene Homolog Like Protein 1 (MYBL1) Magnetic Luminex Assay Kit
SKU: LKU602110|Size: 96 Tests
MycoLight™ Bacterial Viability Assay Kit
SKU: 22400-AAT|Size: 200 Tests
Multiplex Assay Kit for V-Myc Myelocytomatosis Viral Oncogene Homolog (MYC), etc. by FLIA (Flow Luminescence Immunoassay)
SKU: TRV-060505|Size: 96 Tests
Antibiotic Assay Medium No. 9 (Polymyxin Base Agar)
SKU: 52812-1|Size: 500 Gms
beta-lactams (Beta-lactam Antibiotic) Lateral Flow Assay Kit
SKU: MBS2568001-01|Size: 20 Tests
Endotoxin Assay Kit
SKU: SH0228|Size: 80 Tests - 35 Samples
V-Fos FBJ Murine Osteosarcoma Viral Oncogene Homolog (FOS) Magnetic Fluorescence Assay Kit
SKU: MBS2157190-01|Size: 96 Tests
Viral (Flavivirus) RNA-dependent RNA Polymerase Assay Kit – 100
SKU: VRT100K|Size: 100 Assays
V-Myc Myelocytomatosis Viral Oncogene Homolog (MYC) Magnetic Luminex Assay Kit
SKU: LKU602127|Size: 96 Tests
V-Rel Reticuloendotheliosis Viral Oncogene Homolog B (RELB) Magnetic Luminex Assay Kit
SKU: LKU602135|Size: 96 Tests
V-Fos FBJ Murine Osteosarcoma Viral Oncogene Homolog (FOS) Magnetic Luminex Assay Kit
SKU: LKU602000|Size: 96 Tests
V-Erb B2 Erythroblastic Leukemia Viral Oncogene Homolog 3 (ErbB3) Magnetic Luminex Assay Kit
SKU: LKU601981|Size: 96 Tests
Multiplex Assay Kit for V-Myc Myelocytomatosis Viral Oncogene Homolog 1, Lung Carcinoma Derived (MYCL1)
SKU: TRV-064009|Size: 96 Tests
Multiplex Assay Kit for V-Yes-1 Yamaguchi Sarcoma Viral Related Oncogene Homolog (LYN), etc. by FLIA (Flow Luminescence Immunoassay)
SKU: TRV-063320|Size: 96 Tests
Multiplex Assay Kit for V-Ki-Ras2 Kirsten Rat Sarcoma Viral Oncogene Homolog (KRAS), etc. by FLIA (Flow Luminescence Immunoassay)
SKU: TRV-063583|Size: 96 Tests
Overview
Detect microbial targets and contamination markers
Microbial detection may focus on organism-specific targets, microbial components, metabolic activity, nucleic acids or contamination indicators. The best assay depends on the sample type, target organism, detection chemistry and required sensitivity.
Researchers should confirm whether the kit detects viable organisms, microbial nucleic acids, antigens, enzymes, toxins or broad contamination markers. Each approach answers a different experimental question.
Applications
Common microbial detection applications
Fungal analysis
Support workflows that monitor fungi, yeast or fungal contamination markers.
Viral research
Measure viral antigens, nucleic acids or related markers depending on kit format.
Cell culture monitoring
Screen culture systems for contamination-related signals or microbial markers.
Selection guide
How to choose microbial detection assay kits
Select microbial detection kits according to organism type, target marker, sample matrix and detection method.
1
Define the microbial target
Confirm whether the assay detects bacteria, viruses, fungi, mycoplasma or a broad contamination marker.
2
Check what is detected
Determine whether the kit measures nucleic acid, antigen, enzyme activity, toxin, viability or contamination signal.
3
Review sample compatibility
Confirm validation for culture medium, environmental samples, food-related samples, lysates or biological fluids.
4
Check sensitivity needs
Low-level contamination or low-abundance targets require suitable detection limits.
5
Plan controls carefully
Use positive controls, negative controls and contamination-free blanks to interpret results reliably.
FAQ
Microbial Detection Assay Kits FAQ
Common questions about microbial detection kits for research use.
What are microbial detection assay kits used for?
They are used to detect or measure microbial targets such as bacteria, viruses, fungi or contamination markers.
Do all microbial detection kits detect live organisms?
No. Some detect viability or activity, while others detect nucleic acids, antigens or microbial components.
Can microbial kits be used for cell culture monitoring?
Some kits are designed for contamination monitoring in cell culture workflows, but validation should be checked.
Why are controls important?
Controls help distinguish true microbial signal from contamination, background or assay interference.
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