Bulk Tank Milk Culture
Comments
Collect samples in sterile tubes. Freeze samples immediately after collection. Samples must remain cold, preferably frozen. Results will include enumeration of coliforms, Streptococcus agalactiae, non-agalactiae Streptococcus species, coagulase positive Staphylococcus species, and total Staphylococcus species. Antimicrobial susceptibility is not set up from bulk tank samples. For mastitis culture and antimicrobial susceptibility, see other tests as applicable (Aerobic Culture-3 samples without diagnostic evaluation charge, Aerobic Culture- Each additional sample, Antimicrobial Susceptibility, and Mycoplasma Milk Screening).
Coolant
Ice packs
Fee
$30.00
Preferred Specimen
Six ml (minimum) collected on three to five consecutive days
Test Days
Monday-Friday
Turnaround Time
Two to five business days
Service Area
Bacteriology
Species
Bovine