ASTM-D5465 2016
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D5465-16 Standard Practices for Determining Microbial Colony Counts from Waters Analyzed by Plating Methods
Published By | Publication Date | Number of Pages |
ASTM | 2016 | 5 |
ASTM D5465-16
Historical Standard: Standard Practices for Determining Microbial Colony Counts from Waters Analyzed by Plating Methods
ASTM D5465
Scope
1.1 These practices cover recommended procedures for counting colonies and reporting colony-forming units (CFU) on membrane filters (MF) and standard pour and spread plates.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Keywords
calculating results; counting colonies; membrane filter methods; pour plate methods; reporting results; rounding off; significant figures; spread plate methods; verification of counts ;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 07.100.20 (Microbiology of water)
DOI: 10.1520/D5465-16