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Protocol for Detection of Bacillus anthracis in Environmental Samples

This document is included in Selected Analytical Methods for Environmental Remediation and Recovery (SAM).

Citation:

Shah, S. [July 2017] “Protocol for Detection of Bacillus anthracis in Environmental Samples During the Remediation Phase of an Anthrax Event, 2nd Edition” U.S Environmental Protection Agency. EPA/600/R-17/213.

Description:

Sample Preparation and Analysis Method

Purpose/Objective:

EPA’s Selected Analytical Methods for Environmental Remediation and Recovery (SAM) lists this method for analysis of Bacillus anthracis in aerosols, surface wipes or swabs, drinking water and post decontamination waste water sample types.