Hardy Diagnostics CompactDry™ Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) is a ready-to-use, self-diffusing dry media plate formulated for the enumeration and presumptive identification of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in food, water, cannabis, beverage, and environmental samples.

Designed for simplicity and accuracy, CompactDry™ PA provides a chromogenic visual differentiation that makes colony identification fast and reliable — no spreaders, dehydrated reagents, or additional preparation required. Each cassette includes four connected mini plates that can be snapped apart for flexibility in multi-sample testing or serial dilutions.

This system is ideal for labs requiring rapid microbial testing without the complexity of traditional agar plating. CompactDry™ PA delivers dependable results within 48 hours, with convenient room temperature storage and leak-resistant packaging that ensures consistency across testing environments.

Features and Benefits:
• Ready-to-use plates — no media preparation required
• Chromogenic detection for easy identification of P. aeruginosa colonies
• Rapid results in as little as 48 hours
• Room temperature stability — eliminates need for refrigerated storage
• Stackable, space-efficient design for easy organization and incubation
• Self-diffusing media — no need for spreaders or mechanical agitation
• Subculture-compatible — colonies can be easily picked without damage
• Trusted Hardy Diagnostics support and technical expertise