| Name |
Salmonella spp. Rapid Check Group D |
| Section |
Bacteriology |
| Specimen |
Drag swabs, chick papers |
| Special Instructions |
Please call ahead prior to submitting shell eggs that are to be tested in accordance with the FDA Egg Rule. |
| Price |
Rapid-Check Group D - $25.00/ea. |
| Laboratory |
Spanish Fork |
| Test Days |
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| Description |
Standard culture method to detect Salmonella ser. Enteritidis using the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) or FDA Bacteriological Analytical Manual reference methods. This test is part of the FDA Egg Safety Rule. The rule requires that measures designed to prevent Salmonella ser. Enteritidis (SE) be adopted by virtually all egg producers with 3,000 or more laying hens whose shell eggs are not processed with a treatment, such as pasteurization, to ensure their safety. |
| Sampling Requirements |
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| Collection Container |
Sterile, leak proof container/bag. |
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