Presence Absence (PA) Demo
Presence-absence (P-A) is a test that depends on a colour change to indicate the presence of contamination. If the test turns out to be positive, meaning the indicator bacteria is present, the water sample will change to a specific colour. P-A tests will not tell you the number of indicator bacteria in the water sample.
This demo will show how to conduct a PA test using Hach Pathoscreen medium.
Presence Absence (PA) Demo
Presence-absence (P-A) is a test that depends on a colour change to indicate the presence of contamination. If the test turns out to be positive, meaning the indicator bacteria is present, the water sample will change to a specific colour. P-A tests will not tell you the number of indicator bacteria in the water sample.
This demo will show how to conduct a PA test using Hach Pathoscreen medium.
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