Stanek J E, Falkinham J O
Department of Biology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA 24061-0406, USA.
J Virol Methods. 2001 Jan;91(1):93-8. doi: 10.1016/s0166-0934(00)00253-6.
A rapid coliphage detection assay was developed, based on the phage-induced release of beta-galactosidase from cells of Escherichia coli. The assay could detect as few as five coliphage per sample without an overnight incubation period. The range of acceptable assay parameters was identified.