This International Standard specifies a test method for determining the activity of active aerobic, heterotrophic
microbial biomass in soils. This method is applicable to the monitoring of soil quality and to the evaluation of
the ecotoxic potential of soils and soil materials. It is also applicable for soils sampled along contamination
gradients in the field and to soils that are contaminated experimentally in the field or in the laboratory.All current amendments available at time of purchase are included with the purchase of this document.