Most Probable Number (MPN)

FOR FOOD, FEED AND WATER MICROBIOLOGISTS

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this is a translation for the Excel code from http://www.i2workout.com/mcuriale/mpn/index.html to Matlab.
this function estimates the number of bacteria in the original sample.

sample code for usage:
Code
Dilutions = [1 1e-1 1e-2 1e-3];
Replicates = [8 8 8 8];
Positive = [8 7 4 0];
[MPN_R MPN_H MPN_L]= MPNindex(Dilutions,Replicates,Positive);

Cite As

Ofer Fridman (2026). Most Probable Number (MPN) (https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/22545-most-probable-number-mpn), MATLAB Central File Exchange. Retrieved .

General Information

MATLAB Release Compatibility

  • Compatible with any release

Platform Compatibility

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
Version Published Release Notes Action
1.0.0.0