What special features need to be considered when determining the total microbial count in pharmaceutical water?

Membrane filtration as described in the pharmacopoeia is used to determine the total microbial count. The usual interpretation factor is NOT permitted for evaluating the microbiological quality of water.

[GMP Compliance Adviser, Chapter 5.G]

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