Aseptic Practices for Water Sample Collection
Learn about the best practices and sanitary methods that limit errors and prevent secondary or cross contamination when collecting water samples for testing. Simple habits such as personal preparation, appropriate work area set-up, and good sample collection technique can ensure that your test results are accurate and reliable. This short module will reinforce these best practices through a series of activities.
Aseptic Practices for Water Sample Collection
Learn about the best practices and sanitary methods that limit errors and prevent secondary or cross contamination when collecting water samples for testing. Simple habits such as personal preparation, appropriate work area set-up, and good sample collection technique can ensure that your test results are accurate and reliable. This short module will reinforce these best practices through a series of activities.
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