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Quantify microbial activity in under 5 minutes

Microbial issues don’t wait. Bugcount® 2nd Generation ATP® delivers rapid, actionable insights on total microbial load.

Bugcount® is the gold standard ATP testing platform for industrial environments. It brings together precision instrumentation, application-specific test kits, automation and connected data tools into one unified system designed for how modern operations run.

From handheld field verification to continuous inline monitoring, Bugcount® delivers rapid, defensible insight into total microbial load so teams can detect risk early, respond quickly and operate with confidence.

Luminultra raised the bar with 2nd Generation ATP®

Luminultra developed 2nd Generation ATP® when it became clear that traditional ATP tests couldn’t meet today’s challenges.

Bugcount testing

With decades of microbiology experience and a deep understanding of real-world complexity, we build testing solutions that work where others fall short. Our team supports customers with practical tools, reliable service and science-backed confidence to take action quickly and stay ahead of microbial risk.

Why is Bugcount® smarter?

First-generation ATP tools and culture tests leave too much to chance. Bugcount® 2nd Generation ATP® solves the key problems that make older methods unreliable in industrial settings.

Faster decisions

You get defensible results in less than five minutes. That means no waiting days for cultures to grow and no delay in taking action when contamination is detected.

More complete data

The test is designed to extract all ATP from the sample, so you get a full picture of total microbial activity. You can detect low levels, reliably track trends over time and make confident calls.

Simple to run

The workflow is streamlined and repeatable. With just a few steps and no special training, your team can run reliable tests anywhere in the system.

Built for real-world conditions

Bugcount® kits are tailored to different sample types like fuel and industrial water. That means fewer false readings and more results you can trust in the field.

Bugcount® solutions

Bugcount® is a complete microbial monitoring platform built for real-world performance.

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At its core is the Bugcount® analyzer, supported by application-specific test kits and optional automation through Bugcount® Guardian. Together, these tools create a scalable system for rapid microbial verification across field and inline environments.

Bugcount® analyzer

The portable luminometer at the center of the Bugcount® platform. Designed for industrial environments, it pairs with Bugcount® test kits to deliver accurate microbial insight in minutes.
Built for durability, reliability and seamless data connectivity, it supports consistent testing across sites and teams.
BugCount ATP Test Kit Fuel

2nd Generation ATP® Test Kits

A range of kits designed for specific applications and sample types.
Click on the kit you need to explore more.

Bugcount® Guardian

An automated inline ATP analyzer that draws samples, runs tests, and reports results continuously.
Guardian extends Bugcount® testing to facilities that need ongoing microbial visibility without manual steps.
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Relay makes ATP testing even easier

Relay™ is our value-add software tool that simplifies and guides your ATP testing and comes included with your purchase of any test kit.
With Relay™ at the center of your testing routine, you’ll increase testing efficiency, improve quality control, and simplify collaboration with teammates and clients. Just plug in your equipment, and you’re ready to go.

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Industries powered by Bugcount

Helping critical sectors act with clarity and control.

For teams who need fast, defensible results.

Luminultra works across water, energy and food and beverage to solve complex microbial challenges. We provide the insight to detect threats early, guide effective action and strengthen operational performance.