| Test information | Details |
|---|---|
| Lab section | Bacteriology |
| Test description | Basic aerobic culture designed to isolate contagious mastitis pathogens such as Staphylococcus and Streptococcus. This test does NOT isolate Mycoplasma. This test is not suitable for food safety testing of milk. Samples from which >=3 organisms are isolated will be reported as contaminated and no further identification will be pursued. Susceptibility testing of mastitis pathogens isolated via this test can be done at additional cost. |
| Species | Bovine, Caprine, Ovine |
| Submission information | Details |
|---|---|
| Sample type | Milk (at least 3 mL) |
| Container | Leak proof sterile container. |
| Special submission instructions |
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| Turnaround time | 2-3 business days |