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Food Microbiology Proficiency Test – Qualitative Psychrotrophic Bacteria Part # FMPT-028

$275.00

Product used by food testing labs as a PT sample for determination of the presence or absence of psychrotrophic bacteria. Samples are provided as a set of 5 numbered vials containing lyophilized pellets of live cultures. read more

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Catalog Number:
FMPT-028
Study Number

FS-0224, FS-0524, FS-0824, FS-1124

Matrix Options

Buffer, Dairy

Food Science PT Study Schedule

2024 Food Science PT Schedule
Study Number Study Opens Study Closes
FS-0224 Feb. 13, 2024 March 28, 2024
FS-0524 May 7, 2024 June 20, 2024
FS-0824 Aug. 6, 2024 Sept. 19, 2024
FS-1124 Nov. 4, 2024 Dec. 18, 2024

Product Details

PT samples are provided as a set of 5 numbered vials containing lyophilized pellets of live cultures. Two of the pellet vials will contain a single species of psychrotrophic bacteria at a concentration of more than 1,000 CFU/pellet. The other three samples will contain a single species of non-psychrotrophic bacteria like Enterococcus faecalis derived from NCTC 775. None of the five numbered pellet samples will be sterile. One bottle of 99mL sterile hydration fluid is provided. Sterile hydration fluid can be any of the following: butterfield’s, phosphate, or peptone buffer or deionized water. PT instructions are provided and are available online. Results will be reported online using our PT Datalink. This proficiency test will be available during the quarterly Food Microbiology PT Studies. Product is perishable and will be shipped express with non-toxic frozen packs in a cooler. Product requires cold storage upon receipt.