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Appl Environ Microbiol. 1981 May; 41(5): 1152-1158

Membrane filter method for enumerating Escherichia coli.

ABSTRACT

A membrane filter procedure for enumerating Escherichia coli was developed and evaluated. The method quantifies E. coli within 24 h without requiring subculture and identification of isolates. It incorporates a primary selective-differential medium for gram-negative, lactose-fermenting bacteria; resuscitation of weakened organisms by incubation for 2 h at 35 degrees C before incubation at 44.5 degrees C for 18 to 22 h; and an in situ urease test to differentiate E. coli from other thermotolerant, lactose-positive organisms. The recovery of E. coli from marine, estuarine, and freshwater samples exceeded 90%. Of the presumptively positive colonies, 91% were verified as E. coli. Less than 1% of all of the verified E. coli colonies failed to react typically.

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