Bacterial culture, environmental 1
Code:
acule
Lab:
B
Days test started:
M-F
TAT:
10 d
Available for:
Food Animal
Specimen Type/Volume
Variety of environmental surfaces.Shipping Information
Ship in insulated container with freezer packs.Collection Protocol
Swab the environmental surface(s) requiring testing. Place sponges, swiffers, etc. into a leakproof container. Place swabs into bacterial transport medium. Refrigerate immediately.Additional Information
Testing for the presence of E. coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella spp., and Clostridium perfringens. Susceptibility testing not routinely done.