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OWML: QA/QC

Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manual: Ohio Water Microbiology Laboratory
 

Compliance and official methods

Cryptosporidium and Giardia
 USEPA method 1623 (USEPA, 2005) is the USEPA-recommended method for detection of Cryptosporidium oocysts in water. Method 1623 includes filtration, immunomagnetic separation, staining with fluorescent antibody, and microscopic evaluation. The OWML has the capability to complete all steps in the method including sample processing (filtration and concentration), immunomagnetic separation, and microscopy. 

   

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