Salmonella Isolation (FDA Method)

Description

Culture and isolation of salmonella using FDA standards. NPIP approved and FDA approved method. Also for any salmonella positive or reactor confirmation.

Fee

$35.00

Species

Drag swab, boot swab, fluff, or cloacal swab

Turnaround Time

7-10 businessdays

Specimen Requirements andCollection Protocol

Gauze pad with non-fat milk environmental sample, fluff collection into sterile pouch or cloacal swab to be received within 48 hours of collection.

Shipping Requirements

On ice - do not freeze - recommend ship overnight

Submission Form

Commercial poultry submission form

Commercial poultry continuation form

Additional Information

Lab will contact submitter with all positive results and available follow up testing. Isolates sent to National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NSVL) for serotyping and identification. Isolate identification may increase turnaround time up to 4 to 6 weeks after isolation.

If FDA isolate is confirmed—S. enteritidis egg testing is available through the lab using a rapid FDA approved PCR at $45.00 per pool. Turnaround time is 5-7 business days.