Microorganism Test Kits allow you to identify a broad range of bacteria found in samples. Milk Test kits are fast and simple to use - simply swab the area of interest, return the swab back to the vial provided, and send it to be analyzed.Bacteria is one of the most significant source of indoor environmental pollutants that can cause health and hygiene issues for building occupants. These pollutants can cause corrosion and foul smells. They also can trigger respiratory symptoms in those who are susceptible. The presence of these contaminating organisms has been linked with poor indoor air quality and increased concentrations of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).Detecting the presence of bacteria in samples of surface is crucial for monitoring corrosion processes and to determine the cause of unpleasant odors. A range of commercial kits are offered to identify the presence of a specific type of bacterium or a specific VOC. These kits are used to quickly and inexpensively identify contaminants in the air, or on surfaces.VOCs are organic molecules that are complex and are able to vary based on the location, e.g., VOCs produced by chemicals produced in a manufacturing facility differ from those produced in retail stores. These VOCs can be flammable and cause air quality issues. There are a variety of bacteria produce volatile compounds that may cause a variety of ailments and symptoms in humans and animals, such as respiratory disorders, headaches, and nausea. A significant proportion of VOCs are derived from volatile organic acids which are generated by a variety of bacteria during anaerobic metabolism reactions.The chemistry-based test is carried out using a liquid medium which is placed on agar plates in order to support the microorganisms being investigated. The media are stocked with a variety of nutrients that promote the proliferation of the microorganisms contaminating. The microorganisms are identified by comparing their colony appearance to the database of organisms that are known to exist. This is usually performed by experienced microbiologists, but certain kits allow the user to conduct the test themselves with an easy colorimetric reaction as well as an agglutination strip made of latex.The capability of a test kit to enhance certain types of microbes for further investigations was tested using metabarcoding isolation of cultures in pure culture as well as 16S rRNA analyses of the isolated samples. The test kit was discovered to increase the number of bacterial species with potential relevance for the underlying corrosion process. However, the connection between the kit's choice of certain microbial species and its ability to predict corrosion phenotypes was unclear.BART SRB, and Sani-Check SRB Kits tended to favor sulfate reducers. This is in line with other studies showing that SRB kits are able to enrich for these microbes. In contrast, other bacteria such as Arcobacter (Epsilonproteobacteria), Thalassospira (Rhodospirillaceae, Alphaproteobacteria), and Pseudoalteromonadaceae (Gammaproteobacteria) were enriched by the BART SRB kit but not by the Sani-Check kit.