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BS 4285-2.6:1984

Superseded

Superseded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

Superseded date

31-05-2009

Language(s)

English

Published date

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
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Superseded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

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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