How to count the number of colonies forming units per milliliter (CFUs per ml) of the sample?

Curren'S Math For Meds: Dosages & Sol
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Chapter9: Parenteral Medication Labels And Dosage Calculation
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How to count the number of colonies forming units per milliliter (CFUs per ml) of the sample?

Number of colonies forming units
per millilitre (CFUS per ml) of
sample
DILUTION
STANDARD PLATE COUNT
R1
R2
1/10
10-1
356
376
1/100
10-2
282
252
10-3
10-4
1/1000
223
195
1/10000
137
105
1/100000
10-5
95
68
1/1000000
10-6
42
32
(The number of colonies counted X The dilution factor of the plate counted)
CFUS per ml of sample =
Volume plated
Transcribed Image Text:Number of colonies forming units per millilitre (CFUS per ml) of sample DILUTION STANDARD PLATE COUNT R1 R2 1/10 10-1 356 376 1/100 10-2 282 252 10-3 10-4 1/1000 223 195 1/10000 137 105 1/100000 10-5 95 68 1/1000000 10-6 42 32 (The number of colonies counted X The dilution factor of the plate counted) CFUS per ml of sample = Volume plated
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