Sampling

Identifying and quantifying bacteria within a sample is essential for a number of reasons. They make it possible to take preventive measures, evaluate environmental quality, ensure food security, preserve ecological balance and develop innovative solutions.

When collecting samples, it is essential to ensure that the samples are representative of the entire batch and that the integrity of the samples is maintained from sampling to analysis so that the test results and their interpretation are valid and meaningful. To do this, it is important to adopt good practices.

Sampling is confronted with a variety of challenges in diverse analytical environments. Collecting representative samples is essential for assessing soil fertility, the presence of contaminants in food, the physical-chemical parameters of water, and the effectiveness of cleaning protocols.