SIST EN ISO 16266-2:2022

Water quality - Detection and enumeration of Pseudomonas aeruginosa - Part 2: Most probable number method (ISO 16266-2:2018)

This document specifies a method for the enumeration of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in water. The
method is based on the growth of target organisms in a liquid medium and calculation of the most
probable number (MPN) of organisms by reference to MPN tables.
This document is applicable to a range of types of water. For example, hospital waters, drinking water
and non‐carbonated bottled waters intended for human consumption, groundwater, swimming pool
and spa pool waters including those containing high background counts of heterotrophic bacteria.
This document does not apply to carbonated bottled waters, flavoured bottle waters, cooling tower
waters or marine waters, for which the method has not been validated. These waters are, therefore,
outside the scope of this document. Laboratories can employ the method presented in this document
for these matrices by undertaking appropriate validation of performance of this method prior to use.
The test is based on a bacterial enzyme detection technology that signals the presence of P. aeruginosa
through the hydrolysis of a 7‐amino‐4‐methylcoumarin aminopeptidase substrate present in a special
reagent. P. aeruginosa cells rapidly grow and reproduce using the rich supply of amino acids, vitamins
and other nutrients present in the reagent. Actively growing strains of P. aeruginosa have an enzyme
that cleaves the 7‐amido‐coumarin aminopeptidase substrate releasing a product which fluoresces
under ultraviolet (UV) light. The test described in this document provides a confirmed result within
24 h with no requirement for further confirmation of positive wells.

Wasserbeschaffenheit - Nachweis und Zählung von Pseudomonas aeruginosa - Teil 2: Verfahren zur Bestimmung der wahrscheinlichsten Keimzahl (ISO 16266-2:2018)

Dieses Dokument legt ein Verfahren zur Zählung von Pseudomonas aeruginosa in Wasser fest. Das Verfahren beruht auf der Vermehrung von Zielorganismen in einem flüssigen Medium und der Berechnung der wahrscheinlichsten Keimzahl (MPN, en: most probable number) der Organismen anhand von MPN Tabellen.
Dieses Dokument ist auf eine Reihe von Wasserarten anwendbar: zum Beispiel auf Wasser für den Gebrauch in Krankenhäusern, Trinkwasser und nicht kohlensäurehaltiges, in Flaschen abgefülltes Wasser für den menschlichen Gebrauch, Grundwasser, Wasser für Schwimm- und Warmsprudelbecken, einschließlich Wasser, das eine hohe Grundanzahl heterotropher Bakterien enthält.
Dieses Dokument ist nicht anwendbar auf kohlensäurehaltiges, in Flaschen abgefülltes Wasser, aromatisiertes in Flaschen abgefülltes Wasser, Wasser in Kühltürmen oder Meerwasser, also Wasserarten, für die das Verfahren nicht validiert wurde. Diese Wasserarten liegen daher außerhalb des Anwendungsbereiches dieses Dokuments. Laboratorien können das in diesem Dokument dargestellte Verfahren für diese Matrices anwenden, indem sie vor der Verwendung eine geeignete Validierung der Leistung dieses Verfahrens durchführen.
Die Untersuchung beruht auf einer Technik zum Nachweis bakterieller Enzyme, die das Vorhandensein von P. aeruginosa durch die Hydrolyse eines in einem speziellen Reagens enthaltenen 7 Amino 4 methylcoumarin-Aminopeptidase-Substrats anzeigt. Aufgrund der reichlichen Versorgung mit Aminosäuren, Vitaminen und anderen Nährstoffen aus dem Reagens wachsen und vermehren sich die Zellen von P. aeruginosa rasch. Aktiv wachsende Stämme von P. aeruginosa verfügen über ein Enzym, welches das 7 Amino‐coumarin-aminopeptidase-Substrat aufspaltet, wodurch ein unter ultraviolettem Licht fluoreszierendes Produkt freigesetzt wird. Die in diesem Dokument beschriebene Untersuchung liefert innerhalb von 24 h ein bestätigtes Ergebnis, ohne dass eine weitere Bestätigung der positiven Vertiefungen erforderlich ist.

Qualité de l'eau - Recherche et dénombrement de Pseudomonas aeruginosa - Partie 2: Méthode du nombre le plus probable (ISO 16266-2:2018)

Le présent document spécifie une méthode permettant de dénombrer Pseudomonas aeruginosa dans l'eau. Cette méthode se fonde sur la croissance d'organismes cibles dans un milieu liquide et le calcul du nombre le plus probable (NPP) d'organismes en se référant aux tables du NPP.
Le présent document s'applique à différents types d'eau. Par exemple, les eaux destinées aux hôpitaux, l'eau potable et les eaux en bouteille non gazéifiées destinées à la consommation humaine, les eaux souterraines, les eaux de piscine et de spa, y compris celles contenant des nombres importants de bactéries hétérotrophes.
Le présent document ne s'applique pas aux eaux en bouteille gazéifiées, aux eaux en bouteille aromatisées, aux eaux de tour de refroidissement ou à l'eau de mer, pour lesquelles cette méthode n'a pas été validée. Par conséquent, ces eaux ne relèvent pas du domaine d'application du présent document. Les laboratoires peuvent utiliser la méthode présentée dans le présent document pour ces matrices en prenant les mesures adéquates de validation des performances de cette méthode avant son utilisation.
L'essai se fonde sur une technologie de recherche des enzymes bactériennes qui signale la présence de P. aeruginosa en hydrolysant un substrat de 7‑amino‑4‑méthylcoumarine aminopeptidase présent dans un réactif spécial. Les cellules de P. aeruginosa se développent et se reproduisent rapidement à l'aide de l'apport important en acides aminés, vitamines et autres nutriments présents dans le réactif. Les souches de P. aeruginosa en développement actif présentent une enzyme qui dissocie le substrat de 7‑amido‑coumarine aminopeptidase, générant un produit qui présente une fluorescence sous une lumière ultraviolette (UV). L'essai décrit dans le présent document fournit un résultat confirmé dans un délai de 24 h sans avoir besoin de confirmer les puits positifs.

Kakovost vode - Ugotavljanje prisotnosti in števila Pseudomonas aeruginosa - 2. del: Metoda najverjetnejšega števila (ISO 16266-2:2018)

Ta dokument določa metodo za ugotavljanje števila Pseudomonas aeruginosa v vodi. Metoda temelji na rasti ciljnih organizmov v tekočem mediju in izračunu najverjetnejšega števila (MPN) organizmov z referenco na tabele MPN.
Ta dokument se uporablja za različne vrste vod, na primer vodo v bolnišnicah, pitno vodo in ustekleničeno vodo brez dodanega ogljikovega dioksida, ki je namenjena za pitje, podtalnico, vodo v bazenih in toplicah, vključno s tistimi, ki vsebujejo visoko število heterotrofnih bakterij v ozadju.
Ta dokument se ne uporablja za ustekleničeno vodo z dodanim ogljikovim dioksidom, ustekleničeno vodo z okusom, vodo v hladilnem stolpu ali morsko vodo, za katere metoda ni bila potrjena. Slednje zato ne spadajo na področje uporabe tega dokumenta. Laboratoriji lahko metodo, predstavljeno v tem dokumentu, uporabijo za te matrike, če pred uporabo ustrezno potrdijo njeno učinkovitost. Preskus temelji na tehnologiji zaznavanja bakterijskih encimov, ki signalizira prisotnost P. aeruginosa s hidrolizo substrata 7-amino-4-metilkumarin aminopeptidaze, ki je prisoten v posebnem reagentu. Celice P. aeruginosa hitro rastejo in se razmnožujejo z uporabo bogate zaloge aminokislin, vitaminov in drugih hranilnih snovi, ki so prisotne v reagentu. Aktivno rastoči sevi P. aeruginosa imajo encim, ki cepi substrat 7-amido-kumarinske aminopeptidaze, pri čemer se sprosti produkt, ki fluorescira pod ultravijolično (UV) svetlobo. Preskus, opisan v tem dokumentu, poda potrjen rezultat v 24 urah brez potrebe po nadaljnjem potrjevanju pozitivnih izvorov.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 01-Oct-2021
• Publication Date: 12-Dec-2021
• ICS: 13.060.70 - Examination of biological properties of water
• Technical Committee: KAV - Water quality
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 08-Dec-2021
• Due Date: 12-Feb-2022
• Completion Date: 13-Dec-2021
• Ref Project: EN ISO 16266-2:2021 - Water quality - Detection and enumeration of Pseudomonas aeruginosa - Part 2: Most probable number method (ISO 16266-2:2018)

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN ISO 16266-2:2022
01-januar-2022
Kakovost vode - Ugotavljanje prisotnosti in števila Pseudomonas aeruginosa - 2.
del: Metoda najverjetnejšega števila (ISO 16266-2:2018)
Water quality - Detection and enumeration of Pseudomonas aeruginosa - Part 2: Most
probable number method (ISO 16266-2:2018)
Wasserbeschaffenheit - Nachweis und Zählung von Pseudomonas aeruginosa - Teil 2:
Verfahren zur Bestimmung der wahrscheinlichsten Keimzahl (ISO 16266-2:2018)
Qualité de l'eau - Recherche et dénombrement de Pseudomonas aeruginosa - Partie 2:
Méthode du nombre le plus probable (ISO 16266-2:2018)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 16266-2:2021
ICS:
13.060.70 Preiskava bioloških lastnosti Examination of biological
vode properties of water
SIST EN ISO 16266-2:2022 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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EN ISO 16266-2
EUROPEAN STANDARD

NORME EUROPÉENNE

November 2021
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 13.060.70
English Version

Water quality - Detection and enumeration of
Pseudomonas aeruginosa - Part 2: Most probable number
method (ISO 16266-2:2018)
Qualité de l'eau - Recherche et dénombrement de Wasserbeschaffenheit - Nachweis und Zählung von
Pseudomonas aeruginosa - Partie 2: Méthode du Pseudomonas aeruginosa - Teil 2: Verfahren zur
nombre le plus probable (ISO 16266-2:2018) Bestimmung der wahrscheinlichsten Keimzahl (ISO
16266-2:2018)
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Endorsement notice . 3

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European foreword
The text of ISO 16266-2:2018 has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 147 "Water quality”
of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and has been taken over as EN ISO 16266-
2:2021 by Technical Committee CEN/TC 230 “Water analysis” the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by May 2022, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by May 2022.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards body.
A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the
United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 16266-2:2018 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 16266-2:2021 without any
modification.


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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 16266-2
First edition
2018-07
Water quality — Detection and
enumeration of Pseudomonas
aeruginosa —
Part 2:
Most probable number method
Qualité de l'eau — Recherche et dénombrement de Pseudomonas
aeruginosa —
Partie 2: Méthode du nombre le plus probable
Reference number
ISO 16266-2:2018(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword . v
Introduction . vi
1  Scope . 1
2  Normative references . 1
3  Terms and definitions . 2
4  Principle . 2
5  Apparatus and gla sswa r e . 2
6  Culture media, diluents and reagents . 3
6.1  Basic materials . 3
6.2  Diluent . 3
6.3  Antifoam B . 3
7  Sampling . 4
8  Procedure . 4
8.1  Transport and storage of the samples . 4
8.2  Preparation of the sample and inoculation of media . 4
8.2.1  Preparation of 100 ml samples . 4
8.2.2  Preparation of 250 ml samples . 4
8.3  Incubation and differentiation . 4
8.4  Examination of results . 5
9  Expression of results . 5
10  Quality assurance . 5
11  Test report . 5
Annex A (informative) Further microbiological information about Pseudomonas
aeruginosa . 7
Annex B (normative) The Quanti-Tray Sealer and calculation of results . 8
Annex C (normative) Composition of the Pseudalert medium . 120
Annex D (informative) Performance characteristics . 121
Bibliography . 122
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Foreword
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Introduction
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen of man that is capable of growth in water at very
low nutrient concentrations. At source and during marketing, a natural mineral water or a spring water
is to be free from Pseudomonas aeruginosa in any 250 ml sample examined (see, for example, Council
Directive 2009/54/EC, Reference [1]). Other bottled waters offered for sale are also to be free of
Pseudomonas aeruginosa in any 250 ml sample (see e.g. Council Directive 98/83/EC, Reference [2]).
Other waters, including swimming and spa pool waters, water for human consumption and hospital
waters, may sometimes be tested for Pseudomonas aeruginosa for reasons of public health. In these
cases, it is typical to examine 100 ml volumes.
The method described in this document can be applied to a range of types of water, for example,
hospital waters, drinking water and non‐carbonated bottled waters intended for human consumption,
groundwater, swimming pool and spa pool waters including those containing high background counts
of heterotrophic bacteria (see References [3], [4], [5], [6] and [7]).
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Water quality — Detection and enumeration of Pseudomonas
aeruginosa — Part 2: Most probable number method
WARNING — Persons using this document should be familiar with normal laboratory practice.
This document does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its
use. It is the responsibility of the user to establish appropriate safety and health practices.
IMPORTANT — It is absolutely essential that tests conducted in accordance with this document
are carried out by suitably qualified staff.
1 Scope
This document specifies a method for the enumeration of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in water. The
method is based on the growth of target organisms in a liquid medium and calculation of the most
probable number (MPN) of organisms by reference to MPN tables.
This document is applicable to a range of types of water. For example, hospital waters, drinking water
and non‐carbonated bottled waters intended for human consumption, groundwater, swimming pool
and spa pool waters including those containing high background counts of heterotrophic bacteria.
This document does not apply to carbonated bottled waters, flavoured bottle waters, cooling tower
waters or marine waters, for which the method has not been validated. These waters are, therefore,
outside the scope of this document. Laboratories can employ the method presented in this document
for these matrices by undertaking appropriate validation of performance of this method prior to use.
The test is based on a bacterial enzyme detection technology that signals the presence of P. aeruginosa
through the hydrolysis of a 7‐amino‐4‐methylcoumarin aminopeptidase substrate present in a special
reagent. P. aeruginosa cells rapidly grow and reproduce using the rich supply of amino acids, vitamins
and other nutrients present in the reagent. Actively growing strains of P. aeruginosa have an enzyme
that cleaves the 7‐amido‐coumarin aminopeptidase substrate releasing a product which fluoresces
under ultraviolet (UV) light. The test described in this document provides a confirmed result within
24 h with no requirement for further confirmation of positive wells.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 8199, Water quality — General guide to the enumeration of micro-organisms by culture
ISO 11133, Microbiology of food, animal feeding stuffs, food production, environment and water —
Preparation, production, storage and performance testing of culture media
ISO 19458, Water quality — Sampling for microbiological analysis
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ISO/IEC Guide 2, Standardization and related activities — General vocabulary
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO/IEC Guide 2 and the following
apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
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3.1
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
species of microorganism that is capable of growing in a selective broth and capable of hydrolyzing a
diagnostic 7‐amino‐4‐methylcoumarin aminopeptidase substrate present in the reagent
Note 1 to entry: See Annex A for further information on P. aeruginosa.
4 Principle
A snap pack of dehydrated medium is added to a sample of water (100 ml or 250 ml), or to a dilution of
a sample made up to 100 ml. Sample plus medium is gently shaken to ensure adequate mixing and to
afford dissolution of the medium. When enumeration is required, the sample plus medium (100 ml) is
1) 1)
then aseptically poured into either a Quanti‐Tray or Quanti‐Tray/2000 to enumerate up to 201
organisms or 2 419 organisms respectively per 100 ml sample. The procedure for the enumeration of
1) 1)
250 ml samples is described in 8.2. Trays are sealed with a Quanti‐Tray Sealer. Quanti‐Trays or
vessels (for presence/absence tests) are then incubated at (38 ± 0,5) °C for 24 h to 28 h. Results are
confirmed at 24 h but may be read up to 28 h.
1)
After incubation, vessels or Quanti‐Tray sample wells that exhibit any degree of blue fluorescence
under long wavelength ultraviolet light (365 nm) are considered positive for P. aeruginosa.
By means of statistical tables, or a simple computer program, the MPN of P. aeruginosa in 100 ml or
250 ml of the sample can be determined.
This method is also suitable as a qualitative procedure.
5 Apparatus and glassware
Usual microbiological laboratory equipment, and, in particular, the following equipment.



1)
Quanti‐Tray is a trademark or registered trademark of IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. or its affiliates in the United
States and/or other countries. This information is given for the convenience of users of this document and does
not constitute an endorsement by ISO of this product.
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5.1 Apparatus for sterilization by steam (autoclave).
Apparatus and glassware not supplied sterile shall be sterilized according to the instructions given in
ISO 8199.
5.2 Hot air oven, for dry heat sterilization.
5.3 Incubator, thermostatically controlled at (38 ± 0,5) °C.
1)
5.4 Quanti-Tray sealer and rubber insert.
5.5 Sterile wide mouthed vessels of at least 110 ml.
5.6 Ultraviolet lamp, 365 nm, 6 watt, long wavelength.
1) 1)
5.7 Quanti-Tray or Quanti-Tray/2000 , in accordance with Annex B.
6 Culture media, diluents and reagents
6.1 Basic materials
2)
The method utilises Pseudalert , a medium available as a ready‐to‐use powder dispensed in snap
packs. Each snap pack contains sufficient medium (2,45 g for 100 ml samples) for a single test. For
quantitative enumeration of 250 ml samples, one snap pack of 2,45 g is added to each aliquot of divided
2)
sample as described in 8.2. The Pseudalert reagent should be tan in colour and free flowing. The
medium contains nutrients such as amino acids and vitamins, buffer, sodium chloride, magnesium
sulfate, growth indicators, antibiotics and nitrogen sources. The medium is stored under ambient
conditions (2 °C to 30 °C) out of direct sunlight and should be used before the expiry date listed on the
snap pack. The reagent has a shelf‐life of 12 months from the date of manufacture.
2)
The composition of the Pseudalert medium shall be in accordance with Annex C. Performance
characteristics for this method are provided in Annex D.
6.2 Diluent
2)
For dilutions to be used with Pseudalert , use only sterile, non‐inhibitory, oxidant‐free water. The use
of buffered, saline or peptone‐containing diluents interferes with the performance of the test.
6.3 Antifoam B
Antifoam B used as a 1 % active, water soluble suspension of silicone. This reagent is added to samples
in order to minimize the formation of air bubbles during mixing.
NOTE Vessels already containing antifoam are available.

2)
Pseudalert is a trademark or registered trademark of IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. or its affiliates in the United
States and/or other countries. This information is given for the convenience of users of this document and does
not constitute an endorsement by ISO of this product.
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7 Sampling
Carry out the collection, preservation and handling of samples as specified in ISO 19458.
8 Procedure
8.1 Transport and storage of the samples
Samples should be transported and stored in accordance with ISO 19458. Analysis should be
commenced on the day of collection or within 12 h. Under exceptional circumstances, the samples may
be kept at (5 ± 3) °C for up to 24 h prior to examination. In this case, the storage time shall be reported
in the test report.
8.2 Preparation of the sample and inoculation of media
8.2.1 Preparation of 100 ml samples
2)
For enumeration of 100 ml samples, aseptically add a single snap pack of Pseudalert medium to each
100 ml volume of sample or dilution of sample in a sterile, transparent vessel and mix well. When the
medium is completely dissolved, the sample plus medium is aseptically poured into either a Quanti‐
1) 1) 1)
or Quanti‐Tray/2000 and then sealed with the Quanti‐Tray Sealer. In order to minimize air
Tray
bubbles within wells, samples can be prepared in pre‐sterilized vessels containing antifoam B.
Alternatively, antifoam B can be added to each vessel using a dropper bottle. An alternative MPN
2)
method is where the water sample in which the Pseudalert has been dissolved is distributed into
sterile tubes for determination of the MPN using a more traditional MPN format (e.g. 1 × 50 ml and
5 × 10 ml).
NOTE The presence of high mineral content (especially magnesium and/or calcium) can cause the
2)
Pseudalert reagent mixture to become cloudy but this does not affect the outcome of the test.
8.2.2 Preparation of 250 ml samples
For enumeration of 250 ml samples, divide the sample into three sterile, transparent vessels with two
samples having aliquots of 100 ml and one sample having an aliquot of 50 ml. Make the 50 ml sample up
to 100 ml by the addition of 50 ml of sterile, non‐inhibitory, oxidant‐free water. Aseptically add a single
2)
snap pack of Pseudalert medium to each of the three 100 ml volumes of sample and mix well. When
the medium is completely dissolved, the three 100 ml volumes of sample plus medium are each
1) 1)
aseptically poured into three separate Quanti‐Tray or Quanti‐Tray/2000 and then sealed with the
1)
Quanti‐Tray Sealer. In order to minimize air bubbles within wells, samples can be prepared in pre‐
sterilized vessels containing antifoam B. Alternatively, antifoam B can be added to each vessel using a
1)
dropper bottle. Appropriate labelling of the three Quanti‐Tray where the tray containing the 50 ml
portion of the sample (i.e. the diluted portion) is clearly distinguishable from the two trays containing
the 100 ml undiluted portions of the sample is essential. This is important for the correct calculation of
the final count.
8.3 Incubation and differentiation
1)
Incubate the inoculated Quanti‐Tray for 24 h to 28 h at (38 ± 0,5) °C for P. aeruginosa.
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8.4 Examination of results
1) 1)
Examine the Quanti‐Tray or Quanti‐Tray/2000 after incubation under UV irradiation (365 nm) in a
dark room or in a chamber that obscures ambient light. Ensure that the UV light is facing away from
your eyes and toward the sample. The efficacy of the UV lamp should be checked regularly using a
fluorescence positive control in accordance with Clause 10. The lamp should also be replaced according
to the manufacturer’s stated lamp life (e.g. 6 000 h) or annually, whichever is sooner. Regard and count
any wells that exhibit any degree of blue fluorescence as positive for P. aeruginosa. For interpretation
purposes compare with a negative control. If there is doubt about the fluorescence for a well at 24 h,
return the tray to the incubator for further incubation without exceeding a maximum incubation time of
1) 1)
28 h. Placing the Quanti‐Tray or Quanti‐Tray/2000 rubber insert over the sample can facilitate
identification of fluorescing wells.
9 Expression of results
1) 1)
From the number of wells on a Quanti‐Tray or Quanti‐Tray/2000 that are positive, the MPN/100 ml
for P. aeruginosa can be calculated by reference to statistical tables or by using a computer MPN
generator program, see Tables B.1 and B.2. For enumeration from 250 ml samples the MPN is calculated
1)
containing undiluted portions of the sample as
using the sum of the counts from the two Quanti‐Tray
1)
one count and the count from the Quanti‐Tray containing the diluted portion of sample as the second
count, see Table B.3.
10 Quality assurance
The laboratory shall have a clearly defined quality control system to ensure that the apparatus, reagents
and techniques are suitable for the test. The use of positive controls, negative controls and blanks is
part of the test.
2)
For the definition of productivity and selectivity refer to ISO 11133. The performance of Pseudalert
shall be tested according to the methods and criteria described in ISO 11133 (see Table 1).
2)
Table 1 — Performance testing of Pseudalert
Reference Method of Characteristic
a
Function Incubation Control strain Criteria
medium control reactions
Productivity 24 h to 28 h/ P. aeruginosa TSA Quantitative PR ≥ 0,5 Blue fluorescence
(38 ± 0,5) °C WDCM 00024 or
WDCM 00025
Selectivity 24 h to 28 h/ P. fluorescens — Qualitative Total No blue
(38 ± 0,5) °C WDCM 00115 inhibition fluorescence
a
Refer to the reference strain catalogue available on http://www.wfcc.info/pdf/WDCM_Reference_Strain_Catalogue.pdf
on culture collection strain numbers and contact details.

11 Test report
The test report shall contain at least the following information:
a) the test method used, together with a reference to this document, i.e. ISO 16266‐2:2018;
b) all information required for the complete identification of the sample;
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c) the results expressed in accordance with Clause 9;
d) any particular occurrence(s) observed during the course of the analysis and any operation(s) not
specified in this document that may have influenced the results.
If, under exceptional circumstances, the sample was kept at (5 ± 3) °C for up to 24 h prior to
examination, the storage time shall be reported in the test report.
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Annex A
(informative)

Further microbiological information about Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is the type species of the genus Pseudomonas which is the type genus of the
family Pseudomonadaceae of the order Pseudomonadales.
It is a Gram negative, non‐spore forming rod which is oxidase and catalase positive. It exhibits oxidative
metabolism as indicated by the Hugh and Leifson test, generally reduces nitrate beyo
...

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
oSIST prEN ISO 16266-2:2021
01-september-2021
Kakovost vode - Ugotavljanje prisotnosti in števila Pseudomonas aeruginosa - 2.
del: Metoda najverjetnejšega števila (ISO 16266-2:2018)
Water quality - Detection and enumeration of Pseudomonas aeruginosa - Part 2: Most
probable number method (ISO 16266-2:2018)
Wasserbeschaffenheit - Nachweis und Zählung von Pseudomonas aeruginosa - Teil 2:
Verfahren zur Bestimmung der wahrscheinlichsten Keimzahl (ISO 16266-2:2018)
Qualité de l'eau - Recherche et dénombrement de Pseudomonas aeruginosa - Partie 2:
Méthode du nombre le plus probable (ISO 16266-2:2018)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN ISO 16266-2
ICS:
13.060.70 Preiskava bioloških lastnosti Examination of biological
vode properties of water
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 16266-2
First edition
2018-07
Water quality — Detection and
enumeration of Pseudomonas
aeruginosa —
Part 2:
Most probable number method
Qualité de l'eau — Recherche et dénombrement de Pseudomonas
aeruginosa —
Partie 2: Méthode du nombre le plus probable
Reference number
ISO 16266-2:2018(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword . v
Introduction . vi
1  Scope . 1
2  Normative references . 1
3  Terms and definitions . 2
4  Principle . 2
5  Apparatus and gla sswa r e . 2
6  Culture media, diluents and reagents . 3
6.1  Basic materials . 3
6.2  Diluent . 3
6.3  Antifoam B . 3
7  Sampling . 4
8  Procedure . 4
8.1  Transport and storage of the samples . 4
8.2  Preparation of the sample and inoculation of media . 4
8.2.1  Preparation of 100 ml samples . 4
8.2.2  Preparation of 250 ml samples . 4
8.3  Incubation and differentiation . 4
8.4  Examination of results . 5
9  Expression of results . 5
10  Quality assurance . 5
11  Test report . 5
Annex A (informative) Further microbiological information about Pseudomonas
aeruginosa . 7
Annex B (normative) The Quanti-Tray Sealer and calculation of results . 8
Annex C (normative) Composition of the Pseudalert medium . 120
Annex D (informative) Performance characteristics . 121
Bibliography . 122
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Foreword
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the work. ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all
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different types of ISO documents should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the
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This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 147, Water quality, Subcommittee SC 4,
Microbibiological methods.
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Introduction
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen of man that is capable of growth in water at very
low nutrient concentrations. At source and during marketing, a natural mineral water or a spring water
is to be free from Pseudomonas aeruginosa in any 250 ml sample examined (see, for example, Council
Directive 2009/54/EC, Reference [1]). Other bottled waters offered for sale are also to be free of
Pseudomonas aeruginosa in any 250 ml sample (see e.g. Council Directive 98/83/EC, Reference [2]).
Other waters, including swimming and spa pool waters, water for human consumption and hospital
waters, may sometimes be tested for Pseudomonas aeruginosa for reasons of public health. In these
cases, it is typical to examine 100 ml volumes.
The method described in this document can be applied to a range of types of water, for example,
hospital waters, drinking water and non‐carbonated bottled waters intended for human consumption,
groundwater, swimming pool and spa pool waters including those containing high background counts
of heterotrophic bacteria (see References [3], [4], [5], [6] and [7]).
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Water quality — Detection and enumeration of Pseudomonas
aeruginosa — Part 2: Most probable number method
WARNING — Persons using this document should be familiar with normal laboratory practice.
This document does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its
use. It is the responsibility of the user to establish appropriate safety and health practices.
IMPORTANT — It is absolutely essential that tests conducted in accordance with this document
are carried out by suitably qualified staff.
1 Scope
This document specifies a method for the enumeration of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in water. The
method is based on the growth of target organisms in a liquid medium and calculation of the most
probable number (MPN) of organisms by reference to MPN tables.
This document is applicable to a range of types of water. For example, hospital waters, drinking water
and non‐carbonated bottled waters intended for human consumption, groundwater, swimming pool
and spa pool waters including those containing high background counts of heterotrophic bacteria.
This document does not apply to carbonated bottled waters, flavoured bottle waters, cooling tower
waters or marine waters, for which the method has not been validated. These waters are, therefore,
outside the scope of this document. Laboratories can employ the method presented in this document
for these matrices by undertaking appropriate validation of performance of this method prior to use.
The test is based on a bacterial enzyme detection technology that signals the presence of P. aeruginosa
through the hydrolysis of a 7‐amino‐4‐methylcoumarin aminopeptidase substrate present in a special
reagent. P. aeruginosa cells rapidly grow and reproduce using the rich supply of amino acids, vitamins
and other nutrients present in the reagent. Actively growing strains of P. aeruginosa have an enzyme
that cleaves the 7‐amido‐coumarin aminopeptidase substrate releasing a product which fluoresces
under ultraviolet (UV) light. The test described in this document provides a confirmed result within
24 h with no requirement for further confirmation of positive wells.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 8199, Water quality — General guide to the enumeration of micro-organisms by culture
ISO 11133, Microbiology of food, animal feeding stuffs, food production, environment and water —
Preparation, production, storage and performance testing of culture media
ISO 19458, Water quality — Sampling for microbiological analysis
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ISO/IEC Guide 2, Standardization and related activities — General vocabulary
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO/IEC Guide 2 and the following
apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
3.1
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
species of microorganism that is capable of growing in a selective broth and capable of hydrolyzing a
diagnostic 7‐amino‐4‐methylcoumarin aminopeptidase substrate present in the reagent
Note 1 to entry: See Annex A for further information on P. aeruginosa.
4 Principle
A snap pack of dehydrated medium is added to a sample of water (100 ml or 250 ml), or to a dilution of
a sample made up to 100 ml. Sample plus medium is gently shaken to ensure adequate mixing and to
afford dissolution of the medium. When enumeration is required, the sample plus medium (100 ml) is
1) 1)
then aseptically poured into either a Quanti‐Tray or Quanti‐Tray/2000 to enumerate up to 201
organisms or 2 419 organisms respectively per 100 ml sample. The procedure for the enumeration of
1) 1)
250 ml samples is described in 8.2. Trays are sealed with a Quanti‐Tray Sealer. Quanti‐Trays or
vessels (for presence/absence tests) are then incubated at (38 ± 0,5) °C for 24 h to 28 h. Results are
confirmed at 24 h but may be read up to 28 h.
1)
After incubation, vessels or Quanti‐Tray sample wells that exhibit any degree of blue fluorescence
under long wavelength ultraviolet light (365 nm) are considered positive for P. aeruginosa.
By means of statistical tables, or a simple computer program, the MPN of P. aeruginosa in 100 ml or
250 ml of the sample can be determined.
This method is also suitable as a qualitative procedure.
5 Apparatus and glassware
Usual microbiological laboratory equipment, and, in particular, the following equipment.



1)
Quanti‐Tray is a trademark or registered trademark of IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. or its affiliates in the United
States and/or other countries. This information is given for the convenience of users of this document and does
not constitute an endorsement by ISO of this product.
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5.1 Apparatus for sterilization by steam (autoclave).
Apparatus and glassware not supplied sterile shall be sterilized according to the instructions given in
ISO 8199.
5.2 Hot air oven, for dry heat sterilization.
5.3 Incubator, thermostatically controlled at (38 ± 0,5) °C.
1)
5.4 Quanti-Tray sealer and rubber insert.
5.5 Sterile wide mouthed vessels of at least 110 ml.
5.6 Ultraviolet lamp, 365 nm, 6 watt, long wavelength.
1) 1)
5.7 Quanti-Tray or Quanti-Tray/2000 , in accordance with Annex B.
6 Culture media, diluents and reagents
6.1 Basic materials
2)
The method utilises Pseudalert , a medium available as a ready‐to‐use powder dispensed in snap
packs. Each snap pack contains sufficient medium (2,45 g for 100 ml samples) for a single test. For
quantitative enumeration of 250 ml samples, one snap pack of 2,45 g is added to each aliquot of divided
2)
sample as described in 8.2. The Pseudalert reagent should be tan in colour and free flowing. The
medium contains nutrients such as amino acids and vitamins, buffer, sodium chloride, magnesium
sulfate, growth indicators, antibiotics and nitrogen sources. The medium is stored under ambient
conditions (2 °C to 30 °C) out of direct sunlight and should be used before the expiry date listed on the
snap pack. The reagent has a shelf‐life of 12 months from the date of manufacture.
2)
The composition of the Pseudalert medium shall be in accordance with Annex C. Performance
characteristics for this method are provided in Annex D.
6.2 Diluent
2)
For dilutions to be used with Pseudalert , use only sterile, non‐inhibitory, oxidant‐free water. The use
of buffered, saline or peptone‐containing diluents interferes with the performance of the test.
6.3 Antifoam B
Antifoam B used as a 1 % active, water soluble suspension of silicone. This reagent is added to samples
in order to minimize the formation of air bubbles during mixing.
NOTE Vessels already containing antifoam are available.

2)
Pseudalert is a trademark or registered trademark of IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. or its affiliates in the United
States and/or other countries. This information is given for the convenience of users of this document and does
not constitute an endorsement by ISO of this product.
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7 Sampling
Carry out the collection, preservation and handling of samples as specified in ISO 19458.
8 Procedure
8.1 Transport and storage of the samples
Samples should be transported and stored in accordance with ISO 19458. Analysis should be
commenced on the day of collection or within 12 h. Under exceptional circumstances, the samples may
be kept at (5 ± 3) °C for up to 24 h prior to examination. In this case, the storage time shall be reported
in the test report.
8.2 Preparation of the sample and inoculation of media
8.2.1 Preparation of 100 ml samples
2)
For enumeration of 100 ml samples, aseptically add a single snap pack of Pseudalert medium to each
100 ml volume of sample or dilution of sample in a sterile, transparent vessel and mix well. When the
medium is completely dissolved, the sample plus medium is aseptically poured into either a Quanti‐
1) 1) 1)
or Quanti‐Tray/2000 and then sealed with the Quanti‐Tray Sealer. In order to minimize air
Tray
bubbles within wells, samples can be prepared in pre‐sterilized vessels containing antifoam B.
Alternatively, antifoam B can be added to each vessel using a dropper bottle. An alternative MPN
2)
method is where the water sample in which the Pseudalert has been dissolved is distributed into
sterile tubes for determination of the MPN using a more traditional MPN format (e.g. 1 × 50 ml and
5 × 10 ml).
NOTE The presence of high mineral content (especially magnesium and/or calcium) can cause the
2)
Pseudalert reagent mixture to become cloudy but this does not affect the outcome of the test.
8.2.2 Preparation of 250 ml samples
For enumeration of 250 ml samples, divide the sample into three sterile, transparent vessels with two
samples having aliquots of 100 ml and one sample having an aliquot of 50 ml. Make the 50 ml sample up
to 100 ml by the addition of 50 ml of sterile, non‐inhibitory, oxidant‐free water. Aseptically add a single
2)
snap pack of Pseudalert medium to each of the three 100 ml volumes of sample and mix well. When
the medium is completely dissolved, the three 100 ml volumes of sample plus medium are each
1) 1)
aseptically poured into three separate Quanti‐Tray or Quanti‐Tray/2000 and then sealed with the
1)
Quanti‐Tray Sealer. In order to minimize air bubbles within wells, samples can be prepared in pre‐
sterilized vessels containing antifoam B. Alternatively, antifoam B can be added to each vessel using a
1)
dropper bottle. Appropriate labelling of the three Quanti‐Tray where the tray containing the 50 ml
portion of the sample (i.e. the diluted portion) is clearly distinguishable from the two trays containing
the 100 ml undiluted portions of the sample is essential. This is important for the correct calculation of
the final count.
8.3 Incubation and differentiation
1)
Incubate the inoculated Quanti‐Tray for 24 h to 28 h at (38 ± 0,5) °C for P. aeruginosa.
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8.4 Examination of results
1) 1)
Examine the Quanti‐Tray or Quanti‐Tray/2000 after incubation under UV irradiation (365 nm) in a
dark room or in a chamber that obscures ambient light. Ensure that the UV light is facing away from
your eyes and toward the sample. The efficacy of the UV lamp should be checked regularly using a
fluorescence positive control in accordance with Clause 10. The lamp should also be replaced according
to the manufacturer’s stated lamp life (e.g. 6 000 h) or annually, whichever is sooner. Regard and count
any wells that exhibit any degree of blue fluorescence as positive for P. aeruginosa. For interpretation
purposes compare with a negative control. If there is doubt about the fluorescence for a well at 24 h,
return the tray to the incubator for further incubation without exceeding a maximum incubation time of
1) 1)
28 h. Placing the Quanti‐Tray or Quanti‐Tray/2000 rubber insert over the sample can facilitate
identification of fluorescing wells.
9 Expression of results
1) 1)
From the number of wells on a Quanti‐Tray or Quanti‐Tray/2000 that are positive, the MPN/100 ml
for P. aeruginosa can be calculated by reference to statistical tables or by using a computer MPN
generator program, see Tables B.1 and B.2. For enumeration from 250 ml samples the MPN is calculated
1)
containing undiluted portions of the sample as
using the sum of the counts from the two Quanti‐Tray
1)
one count and the count from the Quanti‐Tray containing the diluted portion of sample as the second
count, see Table B.3.
10 Quality assurance
The laboratory shall have a clearly defined quality control system to ensure that the apparatus, reagents
and techniques are suitable for the test. The use of positive controls, negative controls and blanks is
part of the test.
2)
For the definition of productivity and selectivity refer to ISO 11133. The performance of Pseudalert
shall be tested according to the methods and criteria described in ISO 11133 (see Table 1).
2)
Table 1 — Performance testing of Pseudalert
Reference Method of Characteristic
a
Function Incubation Control strain Criteria
medium control reactions
Productivity 24 h to 28 h/ P. aeruginosa TSA Quantitative PR ≥ 0,5 Blue fluorescence
(38 ± 0,5) °C WDCM 00024 or
WDCM 00025
Selectivity 24 h to 28 h/ P. fluorescens — Qualitative Total No blue
(38 ± 0,5) °C WDCM 00115 inhibition fluorescence
a
Refer to the reference strain catalogue available on http://www.wfcc.info/pdf/WDCM_Reference_Strain_Catalogue.pdf
on culture collection strain numbers and contact details.

11 Test report
The test report shall contain at least the following information:
a) the test method used, together with a reference to this document, i.e. ISO 16266‐2:2018;
b) all information required for the complete identification of the sample;
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c) the results expressed in accordance with Clause 9;
d) any particular occurrence(s) observed during the course of the analysis and any operation(s) not
specified in this document that may have influenced the results.
If, under exceptional circumstances, the sample was kept at (5 ± 3) °C for up to 24 h prior to
examination, the storage time shall be reported in the test report.
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Annex A
(informative)

Further microbiological information about Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is the type species of the genus Pseudomonas which is the type genus of the
family Pseudomonadaceae of the order Pseudomonadales.
It is a Gram negative, non‐spore forming rod which is oxidase and catalase positive. It exhibits oxidative
metabolism as indicated by the Hugh and Leifson test, generally reduces nitrate beyond the stage of
nitrite and produces ammonia from the breakdown of acetamide. Most strains (98 %) produce a water‐
soluble fluorescing pigment. The majority of strains are able to grow at 42 °C but not at 4 °C which
differentiates P. aeruginosa from P. fluorescens which grows at 4 °C but not at 42 °C.
Gelatin is liquefied, casein is hydrolysed, but starch is not hydrolysed. The pigment pyocyanin (blue‐
green) is produced by more than 90 % of strains of P. aeruginosa.
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Annex B
(normative)

The Quanti-Tray Sealer and calculation of results
B.1 General
1) 1)
The Quanti‐Tray Sealer is a thermal sealing unit that forms a seal between wells in the Quanti‐Tray .
1) 1)
The sealer automatically distributes liquid into the wells of the Quanti‐Tray or Quanti‐Tray/2000 .
1)
The Quanti‐Tray is used when anticipated counts are below 200 MPN/100 ml. The Quanti‐
1)
Tray/2000 can be used to calculate MPN values up to 2 419 MPN/100 ml. When calculating MPN the
tables supplied with the trays and sealers are the reference for all counts. A simple statistical program
can also be used to calculate results. If required, the MPN can be calculated manually according to the
procedures given below.
B.2 Calculation of the most probable number (MPN)
B.2.1 Calculation of MPN for IDEXX Quanti-Tray (51-well)
1)
Quanti‐Tray MPN and the MPN for this dilution series can be found at the US Food and Drug
Association in the Bacteriological Analytical Manual, see Reference [8].
Each sample well has approximate volume of 1,96 ml.
The overflow well will hold approximately 8,5 ml and should be counted together with the other wells.
1)
For the calculation of the Quanti‐Tray MPN (Table B.1), see Formula (B.1):
NNlnN/NX

MPN

(B.1)
where
N is the most probable number (MPN);
MPN
N is the total number of wells (tubes) used in a test;
X is the number of positive wells (tubes) observed in a test.
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B.2.2 Calculation of MPN for IDEXX Quanti-Tray/2000 (97-well)
1)
Quanti‐Tray/2000 MPN was originally derived as described by Reference [9].
Small wells have a mean volume of 0,16 ml.
Large wells have a mean volume of approximately 1,9 ml.
Overflow well will hold approximately 11 ml and should be counted as part of the large well count.
1)
For the calculation of the Quanti‐Tray/2000 MPN (Table B.2), see Formula (B.2):
KK
Vd P
ii i
 Vd n
ii i

Vd N
ii MPN
1exp
ii11
(B.2)
where
d is the dilution factor at level i (e.g. 0,1 for 1→10 dilution);
i
K is the number of dilution levels;
n is the number of wells at level i;
i
N is the MPN;
MPN
P is the number of positive wells at level i;
i
V is the volume of the wells at level i.
i

B.2.3 Calculation of confidence limits
Confidence limits for the MPNs calculated as indicated in B.2.1.1 and B.2.1.3 [Formulae (B.1) and (B.2)]
can be obtained using the approaches of either Reference [10] or ISO 29201 (Reference [11]). In Tables
B.1, B.2 and B.3 for all MPN values the 95 % confidence limits are indicated.
B.2.4 Calculation of the MPN and confidence limits for 250 ml samples
1)
Calculating MPN for 250 ml samples will require the use of three Quanti‐Tray . Two trays are to be
filled with 100 ml of sample each and the remaining tray is to be filled with 50 ml of sample and 50 ml
sterile water for a 1 in 2 dilution. The number of positive wells would be summed for the two trays with
no dilution.
Each sample well has approximate volume of 1,96 ml.
Each overflow well will hold approximately 8,5 ml and should be counted together with the other wells.
Two trays will be undiluted and one tray will have a dilution of 1 in 2.
1)
For the calculation of the MPN for 250 ml samples using three Quanti‐Tray ; see Formula (B.2).
With two dilutions, Formula (B.2) expands to Formula (B.3):
vd p vd p
121 222
vd nv d n
111 222
1exp vd N 1expvd N
 
11 MPN 22 MPN
(B.3)
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