| Type of membrane | Observations |
| Cellulose acetate (Whatman) Pore size: 0.45 μm | retention: (−) |
| Immobilon (+) (Millipore) Pore size: 0.45 μm | retention: (−) |
| Teflon (Millipore) Pore size: 1 μm | retention: (−) |
| Mixed Esters (Schleicher & Schuell) Pore size: 0.45 μm | retention: (−) |
| Filterpaper (S & S) Black ribbon | retention: (−) |
| Filter paper (S & S) Blue ribbon | retention: (−) |
| Nylon (Millipore) Pore size: 0.45 μm | retention: (+) |