Specimen Type/Volume

2-3 mL bulk tank milk.

Shipping Information

Ship in insulated container with freezer packs.

Collection Protocol

Mix well and collect into a leakproof sterile container. Refrigerate immediately or freeze if samples will not be delivered to lab within 72 h of collection. For freezing of samples, avoid use of -20C self-defrosting household freezers.

Additional Information

Majority of aerobic bacterial growth is identified and reported. Susceptibility testing is not performed on any bacterial isolates obtained from bulk tank milk.