ColiformC
Coliform Counts- Sterile Containers- Milk and Dairy
Procedure: MDG0384A
| Synonym(s): | Coliforms, PCC, HSCC, Containers | 
|---|---|
| Requisition Form | G-84; G-21; G-21 RR | 
| Test Description | Enumeration of Coliform Bacteria using the 3M® Petrifilm™ method for Sterile Containers. | 
| Pre-Approval Needed | Regulatory | 
| Supplemental Information Required | N/A | 
| Supplemental Form(s) | N/A | 
| Performed on Specimens from (sources) | Food | 
| Sample/Specimen Type for Testing | 
	 Sterile Milk Containers  | 
| Minimum Volume/Size Required | 
	 N/A  | 
| Storage/Preservation Prior to Shipping | N/A | 
| Transport Medium | N/A | 
| Specimen Labeling | Sample Identification must match submission form. | 
| Shipping and Specimen Handling Requirements | N/A | 
| Method | FORM FDA/NCIMS 2400i: Pasteurized Milk Containers | 
| Turn-around Time | 4 Days | 
| Interferences/Limitations | 
	 N/A  | 
| Common Causes for Rejection | Not collected by a Registered Sanitarian | 
| Additional Information | N/A |