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<p>of a <a href="page.php?w=decontamination_process">decontamination process</a> to be computed as a simple subtraction.</p>

<p><big>Uses</big></p>
<p>Colony-forming units are used to quantify results in many microbiological plating and counting methods, including:<br/>
* The pour plate method wherein the sample is suspended in a <a href="page.php?w=Petri_dish">Petri dish</a> using molten agar cooled to approximately 40-45&nbsp;°C (just above the point of solidification to minimize heat-induced cell death). After the nutrient agar solidifies the plate</p><p>
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