Eijkman test

For other uses, see Eijkman (disambiguation).

Eijkman test, or differential coliform test,[1] or confirmed Escherichia coli count,[1] is a test used for the identification of coliform bacteria from warm-blooded animals based on the bacteria's ability to produce gas when grown in glucose media at 46°C (114.8°F).[2][3]

The test to determine whether coliform bacteria come from warm-blooded animals. By means of this test it can be readily established if water has been polluted by human and animal defecation containing coli bacilli.[4]

The test was introduced by Christiaan Eijkman (1858–1930) in his paper in 1904.[5]

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  2. ^ "Eijkman Test Medical Definition - Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary". Retrieved 27 December 2016.
  3. ^ Kumar, Surinder (2015-11-30). Essentials of Microbiology. JP Medical. ISBN 9789351523802. Retrieved 27 December 2016.
  4. ^ "Eijkman test". Academic Dictionaries and Encyclopedias. Retrieved 27 December 2016.
  5. ^ "Whonamedit - dictionary of medical eponyms". Retrieved 27 December 2016.