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Environmental Sampling and Analytical Methods (ESAM) Program

Procedures for the Recovery of Legionella from the Environment

Citation:

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. 2005. “Procedures for the Recovery of Legionella from the Environment.” Atlanta, GA: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Description:

Analytical Protocol

Purpose/Objective:

EPA’s Selected Analytical Methods for Environmental Remediation and Recovery (SAM) lists this method for preparation of aerosol samples for the analysis of Legionella pneumophila.

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