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. 1978 Mar;35(3):487–491. doi: 10.1128/aem.35.3.487-491.1978

Simple bacterial preservation medium and its application to proficiency testing in water bacteriology.

M H Brodsky, B W Ciebin, D A Schiemann
PMCID: PMC242867  PMID: 25046

Abstract

A medium composed of nutrient broth, 1.8% boric acid, and 1% sodium chloride at pH 7.0 was shown to maintain the stability of Escherichia coli cultures for up to 10 days at room temperature. By using this preservation medium for preparing a simulated sample a successful proficiency test survey in water bacteriology was conducted.

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