MariaP wrote:
> What is the fastest way to get direct counts of bacteria? Plating and
> turbidity measurements are probably not the way to go but if there is
> an easy way, that would be fine.
Given the restrictions you have put on the process, about all that is
reasonably left is direct microscopic counting. Using a Petroff-Hauser
counting slide according to the instructions will give you quite
accurate counts, although you cannot differentiate between viable and
non-viable cells.
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