ASTM D 8243 : 2019

1.1This test method provides a protocol for using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) technology to test water samples for the enzyme adenosine 5’-phosphosulfate reductase (APSr) concentration.

1.2This test method has been validated in tap water, oilfield produced water (salinities ranging from 100 g L^-1 to 600 g L^-1), and fuel-associated water (commonly referred to as bottoms-water).

1.3This test method detects APS reductase semi-quantitatively in the range of 0.001M to 0.1M – correlating to 10² SRP/mL to 10⁶ SRP/mL.

1.4The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.5This 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Some specific hazards statements are given in Section 9 on Hazards.

1.6This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.