What Does MTF Stand For?

MTF stands for Multiple Tube Fermentation

MTF, or Multiple Tube Fermentation, is a microbiological technique used to estimate the concentration of microorganisms in a liquid sample, typically employed for water quality testing and detection of coliform bacteria. This method involves inoculating a series of fermentation tubes with varying dilutions of the sample, allowing for the growth of bacteria under controlled conditions. By observing gas production or other indicators of fermentation, the MTF technique provides quantitative results that help assess the presence of pathogenic organisms and overall microbial contamination levels in environmental samples.

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