Microbiology Media Test Kits

Our microbiology media test kits allow for the detection and quantification of problematic microorganisms in your system.

Why Choose Intertek’s Industrial Microbiology Test Kits?

Intertek’s industrial microbiology test kits are trusted across multiple sectors, including the oil and gas industry, by organisations seeking on-site microbiological testing of process waters and wastewaters. Designed for ease of use, reliability, and flexibility, our microbial detection kits enable regular internal testing of fluids at both small and large operational scales, helping to accelerate testing timeframes and reduce costs.

Using the Most Probable Number (MPN) microbial count method, our kits enable rapid detection and quantification of microbial contamination, including microorganisms responsible for biofilm formation, microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC), chemical depletion, and other operational issues. See our MPN Testing Factsheet for more details.

With decades of expertise, Intertek manufactures a comprehensive range of custom salinity microbiological test media, supporting needs across freshwater, seawater, produced water, brine, and high-brine environments. Our solutions are tailored to detect microbial risks early and enhance operational decision-making.

To complement our test kits, we also offer a full range of microbial testing consumables and accessories, including sampling bottles, sidestream units, fuel testing dipslides, diluents, and more. For full details, see our Media and Consumables Catalogue.

List of generic and specialised media types for selected targets.

MPB	Modified Postgate B medium (SRB)
API	American Petroleum Institute medium (SRB)
SRB2	Sulphate-Reducer Medium for (SRB)
PRD	Phenol red dextrose for General Heterotrophic Bacteria (GHB) and Acid-Producing Bacteria (APB)
NRB	Nitrate-Reducing Bacteria
NiRB	Nitrite-Reducing Bacteria
IOB	Iron-Oxidising Bacteria
ODB	Oil-Degrading Bacteria
TRB	Thiosulphate-reducing bacteria

As a global Total Quality Assurance operator our microbiology media test kits are manufactured in a specialist laboratory that is ISO-9001, 14001 and 17025 accredited and where applicable, our products meet the NACE (National Association of Corrosion Engineers) standard TMO 194-2014 for oil and gas system bacterial monitoring. Each batch of media undergoes a series of stringent quality checks to ensure they are of the highest quality prior to dispatch.

Contact us for an informal discussion and to match your needs to our specific microbiology media test kits. Explore how we support microbial control in oilfield environments.