Plate Counts
The standard plate count procedure provides a standardized mean of determining the density of heterotrophic bacteria in samples. This is an empirical measurement because organisms occur singly, in pairs, clusters, or packets, and no single growth medium or set of physical and chemical conditions can satisfy the physiological requirements of all organisms in a sample.
Optional Tests for Plate Counts
Standard plate count, aerobic bacteria & fungi
The standard plate count procedure provides a standardized mean of determining the density of heterotrophic fungi in samples. This is an empirical measurement because organisms occur singly, in pairs, clusters, or packets, and no single growth medium or set of physical and chemical conditions can satisfy the physiological requirements of all organisms in a sample.
Standard plate count, aerobic bacteria only
The standard plate count procedure provides a standardized mean of determining the density of heterotrophic bacteria in samples. This is an empirical measurement because organisms occur singly, in pairs, clusters, or packets, and no single growth medium or set of physical and chemical conditions can satisfy the physiological requirements of all organisms in a sample.
Standard plate counts, membrane filtration (liquids)
The standard plate count procedure provides a standardized mean of determining the density of heterotrophic fungi in samples. This is an empirical measurement because organisms occur singly, in pairs, clusters, or packets, and no single growth medium or set of physical and chemical conditions can satisfy the physiological requirements of all organisms in a sample.
MPN coliform count, BAM method BAM method
Standard plate count, molds & yeasts
The standard plate count procedure provides a standardized mean of determining the density of heterotrophic fungi in samples. This is an empirical measurement because organisms occur singly, in pairs, clusters, or packets, and no single growth medium or set of physical and chemical conditions can satisfy the physiological requirements of all organisms in a sample.
