AS 4276.1:2021

Adopts and modifies ISO 8199:2018, which specifies requirements and gives guidance for performing manipulations common to each culture technique for the microbiological examination of water, particularly preparation of samples, culture media, and general apparatus and glassware. Describes various techniques for detection and enumeration by culture and criteria. Excludes techniques not based on culturing microorganisms, such as PCR methods. KEYWORDS: water microbiology culture examinations