This part of ISO 10705 specifies a method for the detection and enumeration of F-specific ribonucleic acid (RNA) bacteriophages by incubating the sample with an appropriate host strain. The method can be applied to all kinds of water, sediments and sludges, where necessary after dilution. In the case of low numbers, a preconcentration step may be necessary for which a separate part of ISO 10705 will be developed. The method can also be applied to shellfish extracts. Depending on the relative abundance of F-specific RNA bacteriophages to background organisms, additional confirmatory tests may be necessary and are also specified in this part of ISO 10705.
SANS 10705-1:2002 history
2002SANS 10705-1:2002 Water quality - Detection and enumeration of bacteriophages Part 1: Enumeration of F-specific RNA bacteriophages