Detailed step by step guide to E coli testing by traditional agar plating

Here is a step by step guide to E coli testing using traditional agar plating

STEP 1 - Preparing the sample

STEP 2 - Sample dilution

STEP 3 - Plating

STEP 4

After 24 hours you can read the colony forming units from STEP 3 on the plate.

Technical note

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