This part of ISO 10705 specifies a method for the detection and enumeration of somatic coliphages by incubating the sample with an appropriate host strain. The method is applicable to all kinds of water, sediments and sludge extracts, where necessary after dilution. The method is also applicable to shellfish extracts.
SANS 10705-2:2002 history
2002SANS 10705-2:2002 Water quality - Detection and enumeration of bacteriophages Part 2: Enumeration of somatic coliphages