The sample is mixed with a solution of the host and diluted agar. This is poured over an agar plate. After incubation bacteriophages canbe recognised by clear zones in the confluent bacterial mat. Each zone is coming from 1 bacteriophage in the original sample. |
Matrices qualified by the Dutch RvA: | Drinking water, Groundwater, Surface water |
Reporting limit: | 100 pve/l, matrix dependent |
Measurement uncertainty: | 45% |
Sustainability: | 2 days
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Sampling bottle: | Plastic
, white
, 250 ml
(fill up to the neck of the bottle)
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