F-specific RNA bacteriophages, indicators of microbiological water quality
Phytocontrol offers analysis of F-specific RNA bacteriophages in freshwater and wastewater, carried out under COFRAC accreditation, a guarantee of technical competence, reliable results and regulatory compliance.
F-specific RNA bacteriophages are bacterial viruses that are not pathogenic to humans, capable of infecting host bacteria such as Escherichia coli or Salmonella Typhimurium. Like somatic coliphages, they are used as indicators of microbiological water quality and markers of faecal contamination. Their presence therefore reveals pollution of faecal origin.
Our water analytical division has developed a fast, reliable and standardised method, compliant with NF EN ISO 10705-1 combined with ISO 10705-3, for the analysis of F-specific RNA bacteriophages. Our expertise allows us to adapt analysis protocols to all types of water.
- LOQ = 1 PFU/mL for wastewater,
- LOQ = 1 PFU/100 mL for freshwater.
Phytocontrol thus offers a comprehensive range of bacteriophage analyses, in compliance with NF EN ISO 10705-1, ISO 10705-2 and ISO 10705-3 standards, including:
- F-specific RNA bacteriophages,
- Somatic coliphages,
- Concentration for low-load water.
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