Why ATP can mislead and why qPCR/NGS/culture are often preferred
ATP Testing Limitations in Fuel & Upstream Oil and Gas (and Why qPCR/NGS/Culture Are Often Preferred) ATP Testing Limitations in Fuel & Upstream Oil and Gas (and Why qPCR, Sequencing, and Culture Are Often Preferred) Last updated: 14 February 2026 • Focus: industrial fuels (jet fuel, diesel, kerosene, storage tanks) and upstream oil & gas […]
On-site qPCR for MIC vs outsourcing qPCR to a service lab: how to choose (and when to combine both)
Home » qPCR » On-site qPCR vs outsourced qPCR for MIC monitoring On-site qPCR vs Outsourcing qPCR for MIC Monitoring: How to Choose the Best Field Strategy February 13, 2026 If you monitor microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) with qPCR, one decision will shape your entire workflow: run on-site qPCR in field conditions (fast, decision-ready) or […]
ATP Testing vs. On-Site qPCR for MIC Programs: What Each Method Tells You (and What It Doesn’t)
ATP Testing vs. On-Site qPCR for MIC Programs: What Each Method Tells You (and What It Doesn’t) ATP luminometry is fast for total biological load, while qPCR is fast for who and what matters mechanistically. Here’s a practical, standards-aligned guide for MIC decision-making. ATP bioluminescence: luciferase uses luciferin + ATP + O2 to emit light […]
BART-test versus qPCR op locatie voor MIC: wat werkt wanneer (en waarom)
BART-test versus qPCR op locatie voor MIC: wat werkt wanneer (en waarom) Een heldere vergelijking van de Biological Activity Reaction Test (BART) en moderne moleculaire methoden, met praktische handvatten voor asset-beheerders die microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) willen beheersen. Veelgebruikte BART-biodetectors voor IRB, SRB en SLYM. Kort samengevat BART is een semi-kwantitatieve kweektest die aangeeft of […]
BART Test vs. On-Site qPCR for MIC: What Works When (and Why)
BART Test vs. On-Site qPCR for MIC: What Works When (and Why) A clear-eyed comparison of the Biological Activity Reaction Test (BART) and modern molecular methods, with practical guidance for asset owners managing microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC). Common BART biodetectors for IRB, SRB and SLYM. TL;DR BART is a semi-quantitative culture test that indicates whether […]
qPCR comparison of portable kits
Choosing the Right qPCR Solution for Monitoring MIC: A Compactness & Usability Comparison When it comes to monitoring microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC), quantitative PCR (qPCR) has become a powerful and reliable tool. The challenge for many operators, however, is choosing a solution that balances portability, ease of use, and scientific validation. In this post, we […]
Comparison of qPCR, ATP assay, and Bactiquant for detecting microbial growth in oilfield waters
1. Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) Assay: The ATP assay measures total microbial biomass by detecting ATP, the energy carrier molecule in all living cells. The ATP levels correlate with microbial activity, thus offering a rapid estimate of microbial presence. This method is widely used in the oilfield industry due to its rapid response and simplicity, particularly […]
BART Test: Biological Activity Reaction Test.
What is the BART test The bacteriological test, aka the BART test, is used to determine if your pipes have MIC.: Biological Activity Reaction Test. In order to test a sprinkler system, you should take one or more water samples. These water samples are then cultured for 10 days! Another thing is that the culture […]