BS 4285-2.6:1984
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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
31-05-2009
English
31-12-1984
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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Superseded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 |
| BS 4285-3.8(1988) : 1988 | MICROBIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION FOR DAIRY PRODUCTS - ENUMERATION OF PRESUMPTIVE ESCHERICHIA COLI |
| BS 4285-3.3(1986) : 1986 | MICROBIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION FOR DAIRY PURPOSES - METHODS FOR DETECTION AND/OR ENUMERATION OF SPECIFIC GROUPS OF MICROORGANISMS - ENUMERATION OF AEROBIC BACTERIAL SPORES |
| BS 4285-3.7:1987 | Microbiological examination for dairy purposes. Methods for detection and/or enumeration of specific groups of microorganisms Enumeration of coliform bacteria |
| BS 4285-3.10.3:1989 | Microbiological examination for dairy purposes. Methods for detection and/or enumeration of specific groups of microorganisms. Staphylococcus aureus Enumeration using the most probable number technique |
| BS 4285-1.2:1984 | Microbiological examination for dairy purposes. Guide to general procedures Diluents, media and apparatus and their preparation and sterilization |
| BS 4285-1.1(1984) : LATEST | MICROBIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION FOR DAIRY PURPOSES - GUIDE TO GENERAL PROCEDURES - SAMPLING AND PREPARATION OF SAMPLE |
| BS 4285-0:1984 | Microbiological examination for dairy purposes General introduction |
| BS 4285-1.3:1984 | Microbiological examination for dairy purposes. Guide to general procedures Procedures for obtaining incubation conditions |
| BS 4285:SUPP1(1968) : AMD 4670 | METHODS OF MICROBIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF MILK PRODUCTS |
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