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ISO 20837:2006

Microbiology of food and animal feeding stuffs — Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for the detection of food-borne pathogens — Requirements for sample preparation for qualitative detection ISO 20837:2006

Publication date:   Apr 6, 2006

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90.92 Standard to be revised   Aug 18, 2021

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ISO/TC 34/SC 9 Microbiology

International Standard

07.100.30   Food microbiology

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ISO 20837:2006 provides criteria and examples for sample preparation in order to obtain PCR-compatible samples or nucleic acids of suitable quality and quantity for PCR.
It provides a description of the general principles involved. References to standards concerning the enrichment of microorganisms are given in Annex A, and a detailed method for DNA extraction is given in Annex B.
ISO 20837:2006 has been established for food matrices, but could also be applied to feed and agricultural/environmental matrices with some adaptations, if necessary.

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ISO 20837:2006
90.92 Standard to be revised
Aug 18, 2021

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ISO/FDIS 22174