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COMMENT ON NATIONAL STANDARD METHODS

KEY:

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D = Draft

WD = Withdrawn
C = Contact Standards Unit

National Standard Methods - Bacteriology SOPs

Some National Standard Methods are available in Italian

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Title

Status

Issue No

Issue Date

BSOP 1

Investigation of ear swabs and associated specimens

I

8.2

Oct 08

BSOP 10

Processing of faeces for Clostridium difficile

I

1.3

Sep 08

BSOP 11

Investigation of skin, superficial, and non-surgical wound swabs

I

5

Nov 09

GP Ref. Guide 11.rg

Venous Leg Ulcers: Infection Diagnosis & Microbiology Investigation - Quick Reference Guide for Primary Care

N/A

N/A

N/A

BSOP 14

Investigation of abscesses and deep-seated wound infections

I

5

Nov 09

BSOP 15

Investigation of bile

I

5

Apr 08

BSOP 17

Investigation of tissues and biopsies

I

5.1

Dec 09

BSOP 19

Investigation of sinus aspirate

I

7.1

Dec 09

BSOP 2

Investigation of eye swabs and canalicular pus

I

5

Mar 08

BSOP 20

Investigation of intravascular cannulae and associated specimens

I

5

May 08

BSOP 22

Investigation of cerebrospinal fluid shunts

I

5

Nov 09

BSOP 23

Investigation of gastric aspirates and infection screen swabs from neonates

UR

4.1

May 05

BSOP 23.de

Investigation of gastric aspirates and infection screen swabs from neonates

UC

N/A

N/A

BSOP 25

Investigation of continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis fluid

I

5.1

Dec 09

BSOP 26

Investigation of fluids from normally sterile sites

I

5

Nov 09

BSOP 27

Investigation of cerebrospinal fluid

I

5

Apr 08

BSOP 28

Investigation of genital tract and associated specimens

I

4.1

May 05

GP Ref. Guide 28.rg

Management of Abnormal Vaginal Discharge in women - Quick Reference Guide for Primary Care

N/A

N/A

N/A

BSOP 29

Investigation of specimens for screening for MRSA

I

5.1

Oct 08

GP Ref. Guide 29.rg

MRSA Screening and Suppression - Quick Reference Guide for Primary Care

N/A

N/A

N/A

BSOP 30

Investigation of faecal specimens for bacterial pathogens

I

6.1

Oct 08

GP Ref. Guide 30.rg

Infectious Diarrhoea-The Role of Microbiological Examination of Faeces Quick Reference Guide for Primary Care

N/A

N/A

N/A

BSOP 31

Investigation of specimens other than blood for parasites

I

3

Jul 08

BSOP 36

Investigation of Specimens For Ectoparasites

UR

1

Jun 06

BSOP 37

Investigation of blood cultures (for organisms other than Mycobacterium species)

UR

5

Aug 05

BSOP 37.dd

Investigation of blood cultures (for organisms other than Mycobacterium species)

UC

N/A

N/A

BSOP 38

Investigation of Bone Marrow

I

1

Nov 07

BSOP 39

Investigation of dermatological specimens for superficial mycoses

UR

1

Mar 07

BSOP 39.de

Investigation of dermatological specimens for superficial mycoses

UC

N/A

N/A

GP Ref. Guide 39.rg

Fungal Skin & Nail Infections: Diagnosis & Laboratory Investigation - Quick Reference Guide for Primary Care

N/A

N/A

N/A

BSOP 4

Investigation of mouth swabs

I

6.1

Oct 08

BSOP 40

Investigation of specimens for Mycobacterium species

UR

5

Jul 06

BSOP 40.dk

Investigation of specimens for Mycobacterium species

UC

N/A

N/A

BSOP 41

Investigation of Urine

I

7

Oct 09

GP Ref. Guide 41.rg

Diagnosis of UTI - Quick Reference Guide for Primary Care

N/A

N/A

N/A

BSOP 42

Investigation of bone and soft tissue associated with osteomyelitis

I

1.1

Dec 09

BSOP 44

Investigation of Prosthetic Joint Infection samples

I

1.1

Dec 09

BSOP 45

Susceptibility Testing

UR

2

Oct 06

BSOP 45.db

Susceptibility Testing

UC

N/A

N/A

BSOP  47

Investigation of specimens for Legionella species

I

5

Nov 09

BSOP 5

Investigation of nose swabs

I

6.1

Oct 08

BSOP 51

Screening for Meningococci

UR

1.1

May 05

BSOP 51.dc

Screening for Meningococci

UC

N/A

N/A

BSOP 52

Investigation of intraocular fluids and corneal scrapings

I

5

Apr 08

BSOP 55

Investigation of gastric biopsies for Helicobacter pylori

I

5

Aug 08

GP Ref. Guide 55.rg

Diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori (HP) in Dyspepsia - Quick Reference Guide for Primary Care

N/A

N/A

N/A

BSOP 57

Investigation of Bronchoalveolar Lavage, Sputum and Associated Specimens

I

2.3

Dec 09

BSOP 58

Processing Swabs For Group B Streptococcal Carriage

UR

2.1

Jun 06

BSOP 58.df

Processing Swabs For Group B Streptococcal Carriage

UC

N/A

N/A

BSOP 6

Investigation of specimens for Bordetella pertussis and Bordetella parapertussis

I

7

Nov 08

BSOP 9

Investigation of throat swabs

I

8

Dec 09


Number of Issued Bacteriology SOPs: 29

National Standard Methods - Bacteriology Identification

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Title

Status

Issue No

Issue Date

BSOPID 1

Introduction to the preliminary identification of medically important bacteria

I

1.4

Feb 08

BSOPID 10

Identification of aerobic Actinomycetes

I

1

Nov 09

BSOPID 11

Identification of Moraxella species and morphologically similar organisms

I

2

Aug 07

BSOPID 12

Identification of Haemophilus species and the HACEK group of organisms

I

2

Apr 09

BSOPID 13

Identification of Pasteurella species and morphologically similar bacteria

I

2.1

Sep 07

BSOPID 14

Identification of anaerobic cocci

I

2

Dec 09

BSOPID 15

Identification of anaerobic Actinomycetes species

I

1

Dec 09

BSOPID 16

Identification of Enterobacteriaceae

I

2

Nov 07

BSOPID 17

Identification of glucose non-fermenting Gram-negative rods

I

2

Apr 07

BSOPID 18

Identification of Legionella species

I

2

Nov 07

BSOPID 19

Identification of Vibrio species

I

2

Nov 07

BSOPID 2

Identification of Corynebacterium species

I

3

Jul 08

BSOPID 20

Identification of Shigella species

I

2

Nov 07

BSOPID 21

Identification of Yersinia species from faeces

I

2

Nov 07

BSOPID 22

Identification of Escherichia coli O157

I

2

Nov 07

BSOPID 23

Identification of Campylobacter species

I

2

Nov 07

BSOPID 24

Identification of Salmonella species

I

2.1

Sep 08

BSOPID 25

Identification of anaerobic Gram-negative rods

I

1

Dec 09

BSOPID 26

Identification of Helicobacter species

I

2

Feb 08

BSOPID  3

Identification of Listeria species, non-toxigenic Corynebacterium species and other non-sporing gram-positive rods

I

2

Oct 07

BSOPID 4

Identification of Streptococcus species, Enterococcus species and morphologically similar organisms

I

2.1

Sep 07

BSOPID 5

Identification of Bordetella pertussis and Bordetella parapertussis from selective agar

I

2.1

Sep 07

BSOPID 6

Identification of Neisseria species

UR

2.1

Sep 07

BSOPID 6.db

Identification of Neisseria species

UC

N/A

N/A

BSOPID 7

Identification of Staphylococcus species, Micrococcus species and Rothia species

I

2.1

Sep 07

BSOPID 8

Identification of Clostridium species

I

3

Jul 08

BSOPID 9

Identification of Bacillus species

I

2.1

Sep 07


Number of Issued Bacteriology ID SOPs: 25

National Standard Methods - Food

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Title

Status

Issue No

Issue Date

F 2

Preparation of Samples and Dilutions

I

1.4

May 05

F 10

Aerobic Plate Count at 30°C: Surface Plate Method

I

1.4

May 05

F 11

Aerobic Plate Count at 30°C: Spiral Plate Method

I

1.4

May 05

F 12

Enumeration of Staphylococcus aureus

I

1.4

May 05

F 13

Detection of Salmonella species

I

3.1

Jul 08

F 14

Enumeration of Clostridium perfringens

I

2.4

May 05

F 15

Enumeration of Bacillus cereus and other Bacillus species

I

1.4

May 05

F 16

Enumeration of Escherichia coli in Raw Molluscs by the Multiple Tube Technique

I

4.2

May 05

F 17

Detection of Escherichia coli O157 by Automated Immunomagnetic Bead Separation

I

3

May 08

F 18

Detection and Enumeration of Enterobacteriaceae

I

1

Dec 05

F 19

Detection and Enumeration of Listeria monoctyogenes & other Listeria species

I

3.1

Jan 09

F 20

Direct Enumeration of Escherichia coli

I

1.4

May 05

F 21

Detection of Campylobacter species

I

2.1

Aug 08

F 22

Enumeration of ß-glucuronidase positive Escherichia coli - Most Probable Number method

I

1

Dec 05

F 23

Enumeration of Enterobacteriaceae by the Colony Count Technique

I

1.4

May 05


Number of Issued Food SOPs: 15

National Standard Methods - Guidance Notes

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Title

Status

Issue No

Issue Date

QSOP 10

Traceability and use of thermometers in UKAS accredited laboratories
I
4
Aug 07
QSOP 12

Avoiding cross-contamination risks in the food laboratory
UR / I
4.2
Sep 05
QSOP 13

Auditing in Health Protection Agency laboratories
UR
N/A
N/A
QSOP 17

Handling of formal food samples in the laboratory
I
4.1
Aug 05
QSOP 18

Recommended minimum internal quality control in food microbiology testing laboratories
UR / I
4.2
Sep 05
QSOP 19

Specification for food and dairy products request forms
I
4.1
Aug 05
QSOP 2

Local document control of documents issued by Technical Services. The Health Protection Agency
UR / I
4.2
Sep 05
QSOP 20

Specification and standard comments for dairy products report forms
I
4.1
Aug 05
QSOP 21

Specification and standard comments for food report forms
UR / I
3.2
Sep 05
QSOP 22

Minimum performance testing requirements for food and dairy standard methods
UR / I
3.2
Sep 05
QSOP 23

Commercial and in-house diagnostic tests: Evaluations and Validations
UR
4.1
Sep 08
QSOP 23.db

Commercial and in-house diagnostic tests: Evaluations and Validations
UC
N/A
N/A
QSOP 27

Quality assurance in the diagnostic virology and serology laboratory
I
5.1
Jul 08
QSOP 29

Protocol for involvement of HPA Laboratories and staff in the investigation of food, dairy products and waterborne disease
UR / I
3.2
Sep 05
QSOP 30

Laboratory diagnosis of legionella infections in the HPA
WD
N/A
N/A
QSOP 31

Surveillance of polio in the UK
UR
3.3
Nov 05
QSOP 31.di

Surveillance of polio in the UK
UC
N/A
N/A
QSOP 33

European Directive on in vitro diagnostic medical devices (98/79/EC)
I
4.1
Oct 08
QSOP 36

Corrective and preventive action
UR
4
Jan 07
QSOP 36.db

Corrective and preventative action
UC
N/A
N/A
QSOP 37

Procedure for dealing with presumptive pathogens isolated from ready-to-eat foods
WD
N/A
N/A
QSOP 38

Good laboratory practice when performing molecular amplification assays
UR
3
Aug 06
QSOP 38.df

Good laboratory practice when performing molecular amplification assays
UC
N/A
N/A
QSOP 39

Food and water law sources for food, water and environmental laboratories
UR / I
4.1
Sep 05
QSOP 4

Uncertainty of Measurement in Testing
I
5
Aug 05
QSOP 42

Microbiological examination of CSFs, that may contain agents of spongiform encephalopathies
UR
2.2
Sep 05
QSOP 42.dg

Microbiological examination of cerebrospinal fluid from patients with suspected prion disease
UC
N/A
N/A
QSOP 44

Microbiological investigation of patients with acute lymphadenopathy and fever
I
2
Dec 08
QSOP 45

Installation, operation, maintenance and performance testing of the Dynal Bead Retriever
I
2.1
Apr 08
QSOP 46

Aminoglycoside and glycopeptide assays in clinical microbiology laboratories
WD
N/A
N/A
QSOP 47

Chlamydial Zoonotic Infections
I
1
Apr 09
QSOP 48

Investigation of Viral Encephalitis and Meningitis
UR
N/A
N/A
QSOP 49

Safe use of plastic bags for incubation of food samples
I
1.1
Oct 07
QSOP 5

Handling and transport of samples (for the purposes of UKAS accreditation)
UR / I
3.2
Sep 05
QSOP 50

Requirements of Food Examiners, Experts Witnesses and Witnessess of Fact Acting For/On Behalf of the Health Protection Agency
I
1.2
Aug 05
QSOP 51

Laboratory detection and reporting of bacteria with extended spectrum ß-Lactamases
UR
2.2
May 08
QSOP 51.df

Laboratory detection and reporting of bacteria with extended spectrum ß-Lactamases
UC
N/A
N/A
QSOP 52

Inoculation of culture media (formerly BSOP 54)
I
1
Feb 08
QSOP 53

Recommendations for the screening of specimens for Corynebacterium species
I
2.1
Sep 08
QSOP 54

Hepatitis
D
N/A
N/A
QSOP 55

Investigation of Vesicular Rashes
I
2
Jul 09
QSOP 56

Investigation of Red Rash
UR
1
Jan 07
QSOP 56.db

Investigation of Red Rash
UC
N/A
N/A
QSOP 57

The Microbiological Examination of Water Samples
UR / I
2
Dec 05
QSOP 58

Presumptive diagnosis of Cronobacter sakazakii infection of infants
I
2
Mar 10
QSOP 59

Investigation of Toxoplasma Infection in pregnancy
I
2
Mar 10
QSOP 60

Respiratory viruses
I
1
Aug 08
QSOP 62

Detection of Neisseria gonorrhoeae using Molecular methods
I
1
Feb 10
QSOP 63

Assessment of point of care tests in Microbiology
D
N/A
N/A
QSOP 66

Neonatal Hepatitis Syndrome
D
N/A
N/A
QSOP 67

Investigation of specimens for ectoparasites (formerly BSOP 36)
UC
N/A
N/A


Number of Issued Guidance Notes SOPs: 28

National Standard Methods - Test Procedures

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Title

Status

Issue No

Issue Date

BSOPTP 1

Control organisms for National Standard Method BSOP Test Procedures

D

N/A

N/A

BSOPTP 10

Coagulase test

I

4

Mar 10

BSOPTP 12

Deoxyribonuclease test

UR

1.1

May 05

BSOPTP 12.db

Deoxyribonuclease test

UC

N/A

N/A

BSOPTP 19

Indole test

UR

1.1

May 05

BSOPTP 19.dc

Indole test

UC

N/A

N/A

BSOPTP 2

Aesculin hydrolysis test

I

2

Mar 10

BSOPTP 21

Motility test

UR

1.1

May 05

BSOPTP 21.db

Motility test

UC

N/A

N/A

BSOPTP 22

Nagler test

UR

1.1

May 05

BSOPTP 22.db

Nagler test

UC

N/A

N/A

BSOPTP 24

ONPG (ß-galactosidase) test

UR

1.1

May 05

BSOPTP 24.dc

ONPG (ß-galactosidase) test

UC

N/A

N/A

BSOPTP 25

Optochin test

UR

1.1

May 05

BSOPTP 25.db

Optochin test

UC

N/A

N/A

BSOPTP 26

Oxidase test

UR

1.1

May 05

BSOPTP 26.dd

Oxidase test

UC

N/A

N/A

BSOPTP 27

Oxidation and fermentation of glucose test

UR

1.1

May 05

BSOPTP 27db

Oxidation and fermentation of glucose test

UC

N/A

N/A

BSOPTP 29

Porphyrin synthesis (ala) test

UR

1.1

May 05

BSOPTP 29.db

Porphyrin synthesis (ala) test

UC

N/A

N/A

BSOPTP  3

Agglutination test

I

2

Mar 10

BSOPTP 30

Potassium hydroxide test

UR

1.1

May 05

BSOPTP 30.da

Potassium hydroxide test

UC

N/A

N/A

BSOPTP 32

Changing the phase of Salmonella

UR

1.1

May 05

BSOPTP 32.dc

Changing the phase of Salmonella

UC

N/A

N/A

BSOPTP 34

Thermonuclease test

UR

1.1

May 05

BSOPTP 34.db

Thermonuclease test

UC

N/A

N/A

BSOPTP 36

Urease test

UR

1.1

May 05

BSOPTP 36.dc

Urease test

UC

N/A

N/A

BSOPTP 38

X and V factor test

UR

1.1

May 05

BSOPTP 38.dd

X and V factor test

UC

N/A

N/A

BSOPTP 39

Staining Procedures

I

1

Mar 07

BSOPTP 5

Bile solubility test

UR

1.1

May 05

BSOPTP 5.db

Bile solubility test

UC

N/A

N/A

BSOPTP 8

Catalase test

I

2

Mar 10


Number of Issued Test Procedures SOPs: 5

National Standard Methods - Milk and Dairy

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Title

Status

Issue No

Issue Date

D 1

Preparation of samples and decimal dilutions

I

2.4

May 05

D 2

Plate count test at 30°C

I

3.1

May 05

D 3

Plate count test at 21°C (pre-incubated)

I

3.1

May 05

D 4

Enumeration of coliforms - colony count at 30°C

I

2.4

May 05

D 5

Enumeration of coliforms and presumptive Escherichia coli by the most probable number (MPN) technique

I

2.4

May 05

D 6

Determination of peroxidase activity (Storch test) in milk

I

2.4

May 05

D 7

Determination of alkaline Phosphatase Activity in Pasteurised Milk and Cream - Fluorimetric Method

I

1.4

May 05


Number of Issued Milk and Dairy SOPs: 7

National Standard Methods - Virology

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Title

Status

Issue No

Issue Date

VSOP  10

Blood borne virus testing in dialysis patients

I

1

Feb 08

VSOP 11

Anti-HIV Screening

I

2

Aug 09

VSOP 12

Preparation of coated grids for electron microscopy

I

6

Mar 10

VSOP 13

Electron Microscopy: Flotation (direct) method

UR

5

Feb 07

VSOP 13.da

Electron Microscopy: Flotation (direct) method

UC

N/A

N/A

VSOP 14

Electron Microscopy: Differential Centrifugation (double-spin method)

UR

5

Feb 07

VSOP 14.da

Electron Microscopy: Differential Centrifugation (double-spin method)

UC

N/A

N/A

VSOP 15

Electron microscopy: ammonium sulphate precipitation

I

5

Sep 07

VSOP 16

Investigation of clinical specimens by electron microscopy using solid phase immune electron microscopy

I

5

Sep 07

VSOP 17

Isolation of herpes simplex virus associated with herpes genitalis

I

4

Jul 07

VSOP 18

Complement fixation tests

1

3

Dec 09

VSOP 2

Gastroenteritis: sporadic cases

I

5

Jul 07

VSOP 20

Nucleic acid extraction by the Boom method

WD

N/A

N/A

VSOP 21

Isolation of Viruses associated with infections of the eye: Keratoconjunctivitis

UR

2

Feb 07

VSOP 21.db

Isolation of Viruses associated with infections of the eye: Keratoconjunctivitis

UC

N/A

N/A

VSOP 22

Immunofluorescence and isolation of viruses from respiratory samples

I

1

Jul 07

VSOP 23

Investigation of human herpes viruses (excluding herpes genitalis)

I

3

Nov 09

VSOP 24

Isolation of enteroviruses and parechoviruses

I

3

Nov 09

VSOP 25

Real-Time Quadriplex PCR for the detection of Influenza

I

1

Nov 06

VSOP 26

Epstein-Barr Virus serology (formerly VSOP 6.2)

I

3

Mar 08

VSOP 27

Hepatitis A virus acute infection serology (formerly VSOP6.3)

I

2.4

Oct 07

VSOP 28

Cytomegalovirus serology (formerly VSOP6.4)

I

2.4

Oct 07

VSOP 29

Swine-lineage Influenza A H1 specific fast Real Time PCR

C

2

May 09

VSOP 3

Gastroenteritis: Outbreaks

I

6

Aug 07

VSOP 30

Investigation of pregnant women exposed to rash illnesses (now incorporating VSOPs 31, 32, 33 and 34)

I

4

May 09

VSOP 31

Management of confirmed erythrovirus (parvovirus) B19 infection in pregnancy (now incorporated in VSOP 30)

WD

N/A

N/A

VSOP 32

Investigation of rubella in pregnant women of unknown rubella immunity status exposed to rash illness (now incorporated in VSOP 30)

WD

N/A

N/A

VSOP 33

Pregnant patient in contact with rash illness (now incorporated in VSOP 30)

WD

N/A

N/A

VSOP 34

Investigation of pregnant patient with rash illness (now incorporated in VSOP 30)

WD

N/A

N/A

VSOP 35

Investigation of Cytomegalovirus infection by Roche Lightcycler PCR

I

2.1

Aug 07

VSOP 36

Operation of the Roche MagNA Pure LC automated nucleic acid extraction robot

WD

N/A

N/A

VSOP 37

Chlamydia trachomatis Infection - Testing by Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAATs)

I

2.1

Sep 08

GP Ref. Guide 37.rg

Diagnosis of Chlamydia - Quick Reference Guide for General Practices

N/A

N/A

N/A

VSOP 38

Detection of SARS-CoV by reverse transcription PCR

I

2

May 09

VSOP 39

Procedure for the care and propagation of cell cultures for virus isolation

I

2

Dec 09

VSOP 4

Hepatitis B diagnostic serology in the immunocompetent (including Hepatitis B in pregnancy

UR

4.2

Jun 05

VSOP 4.dt

Hepatitis B diagnostic serology in the immunocompetent (including Hepatitis B in pregnancy

UC

N/A

N/A

VSOP 40

RT-PCR (Block Based) for Influenza H5 viruses

I

4

May 09

VSOP 41

Real-Time RT-PCR (Taq Man) for influenza A H5 viruses

I

5

May 09

VSOP 42

RT-PCR for the detection of influenza A viruses

I

2

May 09

VSOP 43

Investigation of viral encephalitis

I

2

Dec 09

VSOP 44

Serological Diagnosis of Syphilis

I

1

Nov 07

VSOP 45

Haemadsorption of viruses

I

2

Mar 10

VSOP 46

European Real-Time RT-PCR for Influenza A H5 viruses

I

2

May 09

VSOP 47

Investigation of Swine-Lineage Influenza A (H1N1) by PCR

I

3

Jun 09

VSOP 48

Swine-lineage Influenza A N1 Fast Real Time Confirmatory PCR assay

C

1

May 09

VSOP 49

Investigation of Swine-Lineage Influenza A/H1N1 v using the Quadriplex Influenza A PCR assay with Swine-Lineage Influenza A H1 and N1 assays

I

1.1

Jun 09

VSOP 5

Investigation of Hepatitis C Infection

UR

5

Aug 05

VSOP 5.dn

Investigation of Hepatitis C Infection

UC

N/A

N/A

VSOP 50

One-step influenza multiplex Real-Time RT-PCR

C

1

Jun 09

VSOP 51

Investigation of Swine-lineage Influenza A/H1N1v using the Swine-lineage Influenza A H1 assay

I

1

Jul 09

VSOP 6

Hepatitis, jaundice and abnormal LFTs

I

2.2

Nov 05

VSOP 8

Vertical HCV transmission algorithm

I

1

Nov 07

1
Number of Issued Virology SOPs: 32

National Standard Methods - Water

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Title

Status

Issue No

Issue Date

W 1

General technique for the detection and enumeration of bacteria by negative pressure membrane filtration

I

4.1

Apr 07

W 2

Enumeration of coliform bacteria and Escherichia coli by membrane filtration

I

4.1

Oct 07

W 3

Enumeration of enterococci by membrane filtration

I

3

Aug 06

W 4

Aerobic colony count by the pour plate method

I

4.2

Aug 08

W 5

Enumeration of Clostridium perfringens by membrane filtration

I

3.1

May 05

W 6

Enumeration of Pseudomonas aeruginosa by membrane filtration

I

3

Dec 07

W 7

Detection of Salmonella species

I

3

Jul 06

W 8

Detection of Campylobacter species in water

I

3

Oct 07

W 9

Enumeration of Aeromonas species by membrane filtration

I

1.3

May 05

W 10

Enumeration of Staphylococcus aureus by membrane filtration

I

3.3

May 05

W 12

Detection and enumeration of Legionella species by filtration and centrifugation

I

1.2

Aug 06

W 13

Detection and enumeration of Legionella species by centrifugation

I

1.2

Aug 06

W 14

Detection and enumeration of Legionella species by positive pressure membrane filtration

I

1.2

Aug 06

W 15

Detection and enumeration of Legionella species in biofilms and sediments

I

1.2

Aug 06

W 16

Detection of Escherichia coli O157 by automated immunomagnetic separation

I

4

Mar 06

W 17

Isolation and identification of Acanthamoeba species

I

2.3

May 05

W 18

Enumeration of coliforms and Escherichia coli by Idexx (Colilert 18) Quanti-TrayTM

I

2.3

May 05

W 22

Enumeration of viable micro-organisms: Aerobic colony count by membrane filtration method

I

1

Dec 07

Number of Issued Water SOPs: 18

 

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Title

Status

Issue No

Issue Date

Acute Infective Hepatitis

I

1

Feb 10

Conjunctivitis

I

1

Feb 10

Number of Issued Syndromic Algorithm SOPs: 2