Presumptive Salmonella species in Food and Environmental Samples |
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| Description |
RAPID Chromogenic Method for the detection of Salmonella species in food and environmental samples. |
| Application |
End product testing, environmental monitoring, assessment of food preparation areas and utensils. This is a presence/ absence test only. |
| Accreditation / regulatory |
AOAC approved method. |
| Sample type |
End products and environmental samples (swabs). |
| Sample requirements |
For food products the minimum sample weight is 25g. Samples must be chilled during transport but not in direct contact with ice. For swabs, please enquire for more details. |
| Testing Schedule |
Analysis carried out on Tuesdays and/or Wednesdays. Samples must be at the lab by 3pm ona Wednesday at the latest. Not more than 48 hours must elapse between sampling and arrival at the laboratory. |
| Turnaround |
72 hours. |
| Sample submission |
Microbiological Submission Form (PDF) |
| Specification |
Download coming soon |
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Microbiology & Norovirus