Reply to “Ranking filter methods for concentrating pathogens in lake water”
September 1, 2013
Accurately comparing filtration methods is indeed difficult. Our method (1) and the method described by Borchardt et al. for determining recoveries are both acceptable approaches; however, each is designed to achieve a different research goal. Our study was designed to compare recoveries of multiple microorganisms in surface-water samples. Because, in practice, water-matrix effects come into play throughout filtration, concentration, and detection processes, we felt it important to incorporate those effects into the recovery results.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2013 |
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Title | Reply to “Ranking filter methods for concentrating pathogens in lake water” |
DOI | 10.1128/AEM.01559-13 |
Authors | Rebecca N. Bushon, Donna S. Francy, Vicente J. Gallardo, H.D. Alan Lindquist, Eric N. Villegas, Michael W. Ware |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Applied and Environmental Microbiology |
Index ID | 70055511 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | Ohio Water Science Center |