What is ATP?

ATP or Adenosine Triphosphate, is a molecule so central to microbial life that its measurement is directly related to biomass energy level. ATP is an energy carrier located within living biological cells that manages all biological functions, such as food consumption, maintenance, and reproduction.

Like any living creature on Earth, microorganisms require ATP to survive – without it, there would be no life! ATP is found in any living life form, from a simple one–celled organism to you and I. Our kits use sophisticated techniques to detect the simplest natural product.

If there are microorganisms present, there is ATP!