S. WorakhunpisetP. TharnpoophasiamMahidol University2018-09-132018-09-132009-07-01Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. Vol.40, No.4 (2009), 795-800012515622-s2.0-68649096440https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/28013Although multiplex PCR amplification condition for simultaneous detection of total coliform bacteria, Escherichia coli and Clostridium perfringens in water sample has been developed, results with high sensitivity are obtained when amplifying purified DNA, but the sensitivity is low when applied to spiked water samples. An enrichment broth culture prior PCR analysis increases sensitivity of the test but the specific nature of enrichment broth can affect the PCR results. Three enrichment broths, lactose broth, reinforced clostridial medium and fluid thioglycollate broth, were compared for their influence on sensitivity and on time required with multiplex PCR assay. Fluid thioglycollate broth was the most effective with shortest enrichment time and lowest detection limit.Mahidol UniversityMedicineArticleSCOPUS