Membrane filtration method for bacteriological testing of water: enhanced colony visualization and stability on purification of phenol red indicator
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- 1 February 1994
- journal article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in Letters in Applied Microbiology
- Vol. 18 (2), 117-119
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1472-765x.1994.tb00821.x
Abstract
Commercially-available phenol red indicator, purified by adsorption chromatography was incorporated into lauryl sulphate broth (LSB) used in the membrane filtration method for the detection of Escherichia coli and other coliform bacteria. Relative to LSB containing the impure dye or its major contaminant, the purified phenol red provided clear visualization of discrete yellow colonies observed against a white background. The colonies remained stable for at least 24 h at 25°C under standard laboratory lighting conditions. This simple procedure will enhance the detection of coliforms in samples.Keywords
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