• Sample Details 10mg freeze-dried sample in glass vial.Consisting of 5 x Salmonella 5 x E coli / Enterococcaceae Moved the last part from No of samples section)

Overview

The purpose of the scheme is for participants to monitor the performance of their routine procedures for the isolation and identification of Salmonella and enumeration of β-glucuronidase positive E. coli. The PT scheme is divided into two parts: samples to be tested for E. coli enumeration and others to be tested for the presence of Salmonella. In addition, a statistical analysis report is provided on the E. coli enumeration results. The PT samples are devised to simulate compost samples.

Result input

Results are returned through our electronic reporting system

Colony count: E. coli/Entero Individual count Plate 1, E. coli/Entero Individual count Plate 2, E. coli/Entero mean count

Salmonella isolation: Salmonella Group/Type

Results deadline (from date of shipping)

23 days

PT Report

Authorised report will be published electronically. These will show intended result and results from all participants

Health and Safety

This material is for in vitro use only, not for use in animals.

Import Permit

It is the responsibility of the participants to check with their customs authority if an import permit is required to import VETQAS® PT samples. If a permit is required, we must receive a valid copy of the permit before the scheduled distribution date. Please note, if we do not receive the permit by the scheduled distribution date the samples will not be shipped and there will be no refund.

Provision of external services

Aspects of the Proficiency Testing schemes may at times be performed by a competent external service provider, for which VETQAS® is responsible.

Additional Information

Note for EU and UK laboratories:

Test using a method that meets the requirements of EC Regulation No 142/2011 e.g. ISO16649 – E. coli, ISO 6579 – Salmonella (PAS100).

Additional note for UK labs:

Laboratory approval by Defra requires laboratories to be accredited by UKAS to perform the designated tests to ISO 17025.