Salmonella enteritidis (SE) PCR, Shelled Egg, ISO
Test Schedule
| Lab | Lab section | Days | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|
| WADDL - Puyallup | Food Safety - LAAF | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday | 5 days |
Price:
$72.00
Description
This test is for diagnostic cases that have had positive Salmonella Enteritidis (SE) environmental samples from SE monitored breeder flocks under the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) standards. Testing is completed on 1,000 intact eggs at two-week intervals until four consecutive negative tests are achieved as part of the FDA Egg Safety Rule.
A presumptive positive result is confirmed with standard reference methods.
A presumptive positive result is confirmed with standard reference methods.
Specimens Required
1080 intact shell eggs.
Sampling Requirements
1080 unbroken whole, fresh, non-incubated eggs.
For additional information on how to collect and submit a sample please visit our Submit a Sample page.
Collection Container
Egg box/carton.
Packing Instructions
For additional information, please visit our Packing and Shipping page.
Special Instructions
The laboratory must be contacted prior to submitting samples to make arrangements for delivery and to allow laboratory personnel enough time to prepare for testing.
Ordering Instructions
Eggs are accepted Monday through Wednesday with prior arrangements.
Required Forms to be submitted with Samples: (Testing will not begin until all forms and required information are received by the laboratory).
1. Sampler qualifications (must include each sampler qualification, training and experience).
2. Sampling Plan (must include sampler name and firm, list of factors that are controlled during sampling).
3. Sample Report (must include product code, lot number, size, identity and quantity of samples; sample collection procedures and chain of custody).
Required Forms to be submitted with Samples: (Testing will not begin until all forms and required information are received by the laboratory).
1. Sampler qualifications (must include each sampler qualification, training and experience).
2. Sampling Plan (must include sampler name and firm, list of factors that are controlled during sampling).
3. Sample Report (must include product code, lot number, size, identity and quantity of samples; sample collection procedures and chain of custody).
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.