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. 1981 Jun;41(6):1310–1315. doi: 10.1128/aem.41.6.1310-1315.1981

Detection of Escherichia coli in Foods: Indole Staining Methods for Cellulosic and Polysulfone Membrane Filters

Anthony N Sharpe 1, Pearl I Peterkin 1, M Khalil Rayman 1
PMCID: PMC243916  PMID: 6166249

Abstract

Optimized procedures for staining Escherichia coli colonies on cellulosic and polysulfone membrane filters are described. An explanation for the behavior of the Ehrlich reaction on membrane filters is suggested.

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