TABLE 1.
Analytical methods used to characterize pathogens in Lower Passaic River
| Target pathogen (analyst) | Standard method(s) (SM) of analysis | Method of analyzing antibiotic resistance (antibiotics to which resistance was found)a |
|---|---|---|
| Bacteria (EMSL Analytical) | ||
| Total coliform, fecal coliform, E. coli, fecal Streptococcus | SM 9222B, 9222D, 9222G, 9230C | |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | SM 9213E | Kirby-Bauer (G, C, T, N) |
| Staphylococcus aureus | SM 9213B | Kirby-Bauer (V, QD, G, E) |
| Enterococcus | SM 9230C | Kirby-Bauer (V, QD, G, T) |
| Protozoa (Analytical Services, Inc.) | ||
| Giardia and Cryptosporidium | SM 1623 | NT |
a
Abbreviations: G, gentamicin; C, ciprofloxacin; T, tetracycline; N, nitrofurantoin; V, vancomycin; QD, quinupristin-dalfopristin; E, erythromycin; NT, not tested.