ASTM-D5465 2020
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D5465-16(2020) Standard Practices for Determining Microbial Colony Counts from Waters Analyzed by Plating Methods
| Published By | Publication Date | Number of Pages |
| ASTM | 2020 | 5 |
ASTM D5465-16-Reapproved2020
Active 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This 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.
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/D5465-16R20
