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Four studies per year without order deadlines
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ISO 17043 accredited
For quantitative determination of aerobic plate count (APC), total coliform, E. coli, S.aureus, Enterobacteriaceae, and yeast/mold in the range of 100 to 25,000 CFU/pellet after hydration
OrganismTotal coliforms, E. coli, S. aureus, Enterobacteriaceae, yeast/mold
Organism typeBacteria, fungi
Packaging2/PK
Product TypeFood Microbiology Proficicency Test
Shelf Life Months (months)12
Shipping requirementFrozen ice packs
Storage requirementSample: store between –20 and –10°CHydration fluid and meat matrix: store at room temperature
DescriptionQuantitative Indicators with Meat Matrix Proficiency Test; 2/PK
Includes
Two vials of lyophilized pellet, two vials of meat matrix, and two bottles of buffer.
Key Features
Four studies per year without order deadlines
Convenient online reporting with PT Datalink
ISO 17043 accredited
For quantitative determination of aerobic plate count (APC), total coliform, E. coli, S.aureus, Enterobacteriaceae, and yeast/mold in the range of 100 to 25,000 CFU/pellet after hydration
Supplied with meat matrix
Pack of 2
More About this Item
Use the NSI proficiency testing (PT) studies to help improve quality and comply with regulations. There are no limits on the number of analysts or number of methods that you may report. Receive your final reports within 21 days of the study close date.
These food microbiology proficiency tests provide the quantitative determination of target microorganisms by standardized cultural methods. Each vacuum-sealed glass vial contains a culture pellet lyophilized in Microgel-Flash™ matrix. Simply hydrate with supplied hydration fluid. The culture pellet dissolves almost instantly with minimum agitation and no incubation. If applicable add meat or dairy matrix to the solution.
If you have an immediate need for proficiency test results, PT Express™, our on-demand proficiency testing is available year-round. Call us at 1-800-234-7387 to place your order.
When prepared according to the instructions, the concentration range for the following seven analytes will be:
APC: 2,500 to 500,000 CFU/pellet Total Coliform: 2,000 to 400,000 CFU/pellet E. coli: 1,000 to 200,000 CFU/pellet S. aureus: 5,000 to 100,000 CFU/pellet Enterobacteriaceae: 2,500 to 400,000 CFU/pellet Yeast: 5,000 to 100,000 CFU/pellet Mold (if present): 500 to 100,000 CFU/pellet
Lead time specified is for studies that have already opened. The lead time for studies that have not yet opened will be applicable once the study opens. To view study numbers and corresponding study dates, please see the 2024 Proficiency Testing Study Schedule linked under the Resources section below.
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