| MIC | MPN | pour plate | Petrifilm™ EC plate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension |
 8 × 8 mm. |
 N.A. |
 90 × 90 mm. |
 47 × 47 mm. |
| Detection time | 12 - 18 h | 3 – 4 days | 2 – 3 days | 1 – 2 days |
| Medium usage | 0.5 ml/well | 9 ml/tube | 25 ml/plate | 5 ml/plate |
| Inoculum size | 0.01 ml | 1 ml | 1 ml | 1 ml |