Laboratory Procedures for the Examination of Sea Water and Shellfish

Formerly entitled Recommended Procedures for the Examination of Seawater and Shellfish, this new edition contains updated bacteriological, chemical and physical tests for seawater and shellfish, as well as procedures for measurement of shellfish toxins and virus contaminants. The text continues to place special emphasis on the test for coliform and fecal coliform bacteria, by both the multiple tube fermentation and the membrane filter techniques.