<p>This part of ISO 10705 specifies a method for the detection and enumeration of bacteriophages infecting <i>Bacteroides</i></p>
<p><i>fragilis </i>by incubating the sample with an appropriate host-strain. The method is applicable to all kinds of water,</p>
<p>sediments and sludge extracts, where necessary after dilution. In the case of low phage numbers, a preconcentration</p>
<p>step may be necessary for which a separate International Standard has been developed. The method</p>
<p>is also applicable to shellfish extracts.</p>
<p>NOTE It is desirable for International Standards to be adopted as widely as possible. This part of ISO 10705 includes reference</p>
<p>to alternative procedures which obviate the need for expensive materials or equipment which may not be readily available in</p>
<p>developing countries. Use of these alternatives will not affect the performance of this method.</p>
Registration number (WIID)
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Scope
<p>This part of ISO 10705 specifies a method for the detection and enumeration of bacteriophages infecting <i>Bacteroides</i></p>
<p><i>fragilis </i>by incubating the sample with an appropriate host-strain. The method is applicable to all kinds of water,</p>
<p>sediments and sludge extracts, where necessary after dilution. In the case of low phage numbers, a preconcentration</p>
<p>step may be necessary for which a separate International Standard has been developed. The method</p>
<p>is also applicable to shellfish extracts.</p>
<p>NOTE It is desirable for International Standards to be adopted as widely as possible. This part of ISO 10705 includes reference</p>
<p>to alternative procedures which obviate the need for expensive materials or equipment which may not be readily available in</p>
<p>developing countries. Use of these alternatives will not affect the performance of this method.</p>
