TABLE III

Summary of Data for Each Agar across the Three Sampling Methods (Mean Counts)

MediumSampling Method
Air sample (CFU)Contact plate (CFU)Settle plate (CFU)
MEA5.800.141.60
MEP6.690.121.97
PDA6.820.221.16
RBA6.720.192.10
SDA7.800.231.10