Anaerobe Cost-Per-Sample Calculator
Compare Your Current System vs. OxyPlate™ Technology
Discover the True Cost of Your Anaerobic Culturing
Understanding the complete cost picture of anaerobic culture systems goes beyond initial purchase prices. When you factor in consumables, regassing requirements, and workflow efficiency, the economics can shift dramatically.
OxyPlate™ technology offers a revolutionary approach: self-contained anaerobic plates that regenerate their own anaerobic environment up to 5 times without external consumables. This means no bags, no sachets, no indicators—just consistent, reliable anaerobic conditions.
How This Calculator Works
- Choose your current system: Anaerobic Bags or Anaerobic Jars
- Enter your actual costs for plates, consumables, and equipment
- See real-time cost comparisons across multiple regassing events
- Identify your breakeven point and potential savings with OxyPlate™
Input Variables
Plate & Workflow
Number of plates used for each sample
How many samples you typically process per bag
Plate Costs
Bag Consumables
Cost Comparison
Cumulative cost per sample as regassing events occur. Full fixed cost of bag consumables applied at each step.
OxyPlate™: Fixed cost – regenerates anaerobic conditions up to 5 times.
Bag System: Cost increases with each regassing as new consumables are required.
Detailed Cost Analysis
| Regassing Events | Bag System CPS | OxyPlate™ CPS | Cost Difference |
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Cost Variables Summary
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Input Variables
Plate & Workflow
Determines how fixed consumable costs are divided
Plate Costs
Jar Consumables
How many sachets your jar requires (1, 2, or 3)
Jar Capital Costs (Optional)
Cost Comparison
Core costs: Plates + Consumables. Jar consumables amortized across average samples per run.
OxyPlate™: Fixed cost regardless of regassing (up to 5 checks).
Jar System: Cost increases with each regassing as new consumables are required.
Detailed Cost Analysis
| Regassing Events | Jar System CPS | OxyPlate™ CPS | Cost Difference |
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Cost Variables Summary (Amortized)
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Jar Capital Cost Analysis
Jar capital cost amortized over expected lifespan and divided by total plate usage.
Ready to Optimize Your Anaerobic Workflow?
The numbers tell a compelling story. But cost savings are just the beginning—OxyPlate™ technology also delivers improved bacterial recovery, simplified workflow, and consistent results your team can trust.
Simplified Workflow
No bags, sachets, or indicators required
Better Recovery
Enhanced growth of oxygen-sensitive organisms
Consistent Results
Reliable anaerobic conditions every time
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