Mastitis, bulk tank culture
Code:
bulkc
Lab:
B
Days test started:
M-F
TAT:
4-8 d
Available for:
Food Animal
Specimen Type/Volume
2-3 mL bulk tank milk.Shipping Information
Ship in insulated container with freezer packs.Collection Protocol
Mix well and collect into a leakproof sterile container. Refrigerate immediately or freeze if samples will not be delivered to lab within 72 h of collection. For freezing of samples, avoid use of -20C self-defrosting household freezers.Additional Information
Majority of aerobic bacterial growth is identified and reported. Susceptibility testing is not performed on any bacterial isolates obtained from bulk tank milk.