Milk Culture, (Bulk tank)
Test Schedule
| Lab | Lab section | Days | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|
| WADDL - Pullman | Bacteriology | Mon-Fri | 5 days |
Price:
$45.00
Description
Bulk tank milk culturing provides information on the presence or absence of mastitis pathogens and quantitation of predominant bacterial groups pertaining to raw milk quality in categories of coliforms, environmental bacteria, agents of contagious mastitis (Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus agalactiae), and standard plate count.
Specimens Required
- Bulk tank milk (1ml minimum)
Sampling Requirements
Samples taken over consecutive days or weeks are most diagnostically useful for interpretation of results.
The bulk tank should be agitated before sample collection, collected from the top of the bulk tank with a sterile syringe and placed into a sterile, leak proof container. Samples must be refrigerated and shipped immediately with an ice pack. If the sample cannot be shipped immediately the bulk tank milk should be frozen. Multiple bulk tank milk collections can be submitted and pooled upon request.
The bulk tank should be agitated before sample collection, collected from the top of the bulk tank with a sterile syringe and placed into a sterile, leak proof container. Samples must be refrigerated and shipped immediately with an ice pack. If the sample cannot be shipped immediately the bulk tank milk should be frozen. Multiple bulk tank milk collections can be submitted and pooled upon request.
For additional information on how to collect and submit a sample please visit our Submit a Sample page.
Collection Container
- Sterile, leak-proof container
Packing Instructions
For additional information, please visit our Packing and Shipping page.
Special Instructions
- Bulk tank milk must be shipped with an ice pack
Ordering Instructions
For online test ordering please visit our Submit a Sample page for additional information.
To submit a specimen without submitting through our online portal please see our Forms page for fillable forms and further instruction.