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Synonym(s):
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N/A
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Requisition Form
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G-22-(Food);
G-23; G-21 Path-Pathogen; MSA-FORM
50-1
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Test Description
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Food
analysis method used to identify Salmonella
spp. includes enrichment, rapid screen, isolation, and biochemical
testing
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Pre-Approval Needed
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Regulatory
or IDCU agent
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Supplemental Information Required
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N/A
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Supplemental Form(s)
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N/A
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Performed on Specimens from (sources)
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Sample/Specimen Type for Testing
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- Food/milk samples
- Environmental swabs
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Minimum Volume/Size Required
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- 100
grams (1/4 pound); or
- 500
grams (1.1 pounds) (beef trim, ground beef)
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Storage/Preservation Prior to Shipping
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Food
- Place
food sample in sterile zip-lock or whirlpack bag or other sterile plastic
container.
- Store
on ice.
- Milk must be tested within 60 hours of collection
Environmental swabs - Environmental swabs must be collected on appropriate swabs used for environmental testing (e.g., 3M™ Quick Swabs or Spongesicle type swabs or equivalent).
- Environmental swabs must be tested within 48 hours of collection.
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Transport Medium
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N/A
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Specimen Labeling
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Sample
Identification must match submission form.
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Shipping and Specimen Handling Requirements
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- Ship samples on Ice and/or Ice Packs.
- Samples must be shipped for overnight delivery.
- Ship according to Dangerous Good Regulations,
IATA, and/or CFR 49.
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Method
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- BAX®
Real-Time PCR Screen
- VIDAS®
ELFA Screen
- FDA
Bacteriological Analytical Manual (BAM)- Chapter 5
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Turn-around Time
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14
Days
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Interferences/Limitations
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- The sample should represent the outer surface as well as the interior of the food.
- Must be tested within 60 hours of collection
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| Common Causes for Rejection
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- insufficient specimen
- not collected by a Registered Sanitarian
- incorrect swab used for collection
- improperly stored
- failure to meet shipping guidelines
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Additional Information
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N/A
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