[A rapid method for the analysis of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in water intended for human consumption].
Two Italian laws, come into force in the 2003, prescribe the use of the Standard UNI EN 12780 for the determination of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in water. A shortcoming of this method is due to long time for obtaining the analytical results. In this paper the performance of an early warning method, the Colifast Analyzer/Pseudomonas aeruginosa, was evaluated, respect to the standard reference method and for its sensitivity, specificity and time to detect. The Colifast Analyzer/Pseudomonas aeruginosa gave different results according to the analyzed water and much quickly than the standard reference method. The system could have wide prospects in a future also in relation to an adaptation of water technical regulations.
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Dipartimento Ambiente e Connessa Prevenzione Primaria, Istituto Superiore di Sanitc, Roma. lucybond@iss.it
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D000626:Aminopeptidases / Q000032:analysis; D006801:Humans; D007558:Italy; D011550:Pseudomonas aeruginosa / Q000201:enzymology / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D014871:Water Microbiology / Q000592:standards*; D014881:Water Supply / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards*
D000626:Aminopeptidases