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BS 4285-2.6:1984

Superseded

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Microbiological examination for dairy purposes. Methods of general application for enumeration of microorganisms Enumeration of microorganisms by most probable number technique

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-12-1984

Superseded date

31-05-2009

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Summarise this standard

Foreword
Method
1. Scope
2. Definition
3. Principle
4. Diluents and culture media
5. Apparatus
6. Sampling
7. Preparation of the test sample
8. Procedure
9. Calculation and expression of results
10. Test report
Tables
1. Determination of MPN index when the examination
    is carried out on one sample per batch
2. Determination of MPN index when the examination
    is carried out on several samples per batch

Describes the most probable number technique, which is inherently imprecise but particularly useful for enumerating low levels of microorganisms.

Committee
AW/9
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 83/55933 DC (08/2005)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
12
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

Standards Relationship
ISO 5541-2:1986 Similar to

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