Abstract
The accuracy of Colilert-18 as a test for coliforms and Escherichia coli in subtropical freshwater was evaluated by using API 20E strips and fatty acid methyl ester analysis. The false-positive and -negative rates of detection were 7.4 and 3.5%, respectively, for E. coli and 9.6 and 6.3%, respectively, for coliforms.
Publication types
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Evaluation Study
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Agar
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Bacteriological Techniques
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Colony Count, Microbial
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Culture Media
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Enterobacteriaceae / classification
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Enterobacteriaceae / isolation & purification*
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Environmental Monitoring / methods*
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Escherichia coli / classification
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Escherichia coli / isolation & purification*
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False Positive Reactions
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Fatty Acids / analysis
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Fresh Water / microbiology*
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Taiwan
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Tropical Climate
Substances
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Culture Media
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Fatty Acids
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Agar