The Membrane Filter Method is a widely used microbiological technique for detecting and counting bacteria in water and liquid samples.
🔬 Procedure :
Take a measured volume of the sample (usually 100 mL).
Pass it through a sterile membrane filter (0.45 µm pore size) using a vacuum pump.
Place the filter carefully onto a selective agar plate.
Incubate the plate at the required temperature (typically 35–37°C) for 24–48 hours.
After incubation, count the colonies that have grown on the filter surface.
Calculate the result as CFU per 100 mL of sample.
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