Anaerobic Culture Cost Calculator

Why Anaerobic Culture Cost Matters for Your Laboratory

Managing anaerobic culture costs effectively is critical for laboratory budgets, especially when processing high volumes of samples. Traditional anaerobic systems appear economical initially, but hidden costs accumulate rapidly:

• Consumable Costs: Sachets, bags, and indicators must be replaced with each use, increasing your anaerobic culture cost per sample
• Regassing Expenses: Each time you check plate growth, new consumables are required, multiplying costs
• Equipment Investment: Anaerobic jars and chambers require upfront capital and ongoing maintenance
• Labor Efficiency: Time spent managing consumables and regassing systems increases operational costs

How OxyPlate™ Reduces Anaerobic Culture Cost

OxyPlate™ technology fundamentally changes the economics of anaerobic culturing by eliminating consumable costs. Each plate contains proprietary oxygen-scavenging compounds that automatically create and maintain anaerobic conditions. This innovation delivers:

• Predictable Costs: Fixed cost per sample regardless of how many times you check growth
• Zero Consumables: No bags, sachets, or indicators to purchase and manage
• Simplified Workflow: Open, check, and re-seal plates up to 5 times without losing anaerobic conditions
• Improved Recovery: Enhanced growth of oxygen-sensitive anaerobes compared to traditional systems

Calculating Your Anaerobic Culture Cost Savings

Use our anaerobic culture cost calculator above to determine your laboratory’s specific savings potential. Most labs find that OxyPlates become cost-neutral or cheaper after just 1-2 regassing events, with savings increasing significantly for samples requiring multiple checks over extended incubation periods.