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Superseded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
Hardcopy , PDF
English
12-31-1984
05-31-2009
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
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes 83/55933 DC (08/2005)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
12
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Superseded
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| SupersededBy |
| Standards | Relationship |
| ISO 5541-2:1986 | Similar to |