Micro
Coliform

Coliform

Coliform - AOAC 996.02

Testing sample portion used for analysis of Coliform is diluted and plated on specialized petrifilm and incubated for 24 hours in aerobic conditions. Petrifilm are analyzed for typical colonies and reported as Coliform.
Name
Coliform
Test Type
Enumeration
Method Detail
High Sensitivty PF
Reporting Units (MRL)
< 1cfu/mL or <5cfu/g
Matrix
Dairy Products
Specific Method
AOAC 996.02
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Coliform - AOAC 989.10

Testing sample portion used for analysis of Coliform is diluted and plated on specialized petrifilm and incubated for 24 hours in aerobic conditions. Petrifilm are analyzed for typical colonies and reported as Coliform.
Name
Coliform
Test Type
Enumeration
Method Detail
PF
Reporting Units (MRL)
<10cfu/g or <1cfu/mL
Matrix
Dairy Products
Specific Method
AOAC 989.10
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Coliform - AOAC 998.08

Testing sample portion used for analysis of Coliform is diluted and plated on specialized petrifilm and incubated for 24 hours in aerobic conditions. Petrifilm are analyzed for typical colonies and reported as Coliform.
Name
Coliform
Test Type
Enumeration
Method Detail
PF
Reporting Units (MRL)
<10cfu/g or <1cfu/mL
Matrix
Meat
Specific Method
AOAC 998.08
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Coliform - AOAC 986.33

Testing sample portion used for analysis of Coliform is diluted and plated on specialized petrifilm and incubated for 24 hours in aerobic conditions. Petrifilm are analyzed for typical colonies and reported as Coliform.
Name
Coliform
Test Type
Enumeration
Method Detail
PF
Reporting Units (MRL)
<10cfu/g or <1cfu/mL
Matrix
Milk
Specific Method
AOAC 986.33
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Coliform - AOAC 2000.15

Testing sample portion used for analysis of Coliform is diluted and plated on specialized petrifilm and incubated for 24 hours in aerobic conditions. Petrifilm are analyzed for typical colonies and reported as Coliform.
Name
Coliform
Test Type
Enumeration
Method Detail
Rapid PF
Reporting Units (MRL)
<10cfu/g or <1cfu/mL
Matrix
Limited Food
Specific Method
AOAC 2000.15
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Coliform - AOAC 991.14

Testing sample portion used for analysis of Coliform is diluted and plated on specialized petrifilm and incubated for 24 hours in aerobic conditions. Petrifilm are analyzed for typical colonies and reported as Coliform.
Name
Coliform
Test Type
Enumeration
Method Detail
PF
Reporting Units (MRL)
<10cfu/g or <1cfu/mL
Matrix
Swab/Sponge/Food
Specific Method
AOAC 991.14
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Coliform - CMMEF 5th Ed.

Testing sample portion used for analysis of Coliform is diluted and plated on select media and incubated for 24 hours in aerobic conditions. Plates are analyzed for typical colonies and reported as Coliform. Additional confirmation steps are performed on any positive counts.
Name
Coliform
Test Type
Enumeration
Method Detail
Pour Plate
Reporting Units (MRL)
<10cfu/g or <1cfu/mL
Matrix
Swab/Sponge/Food
Specific Method
CMMEF 5th Ed.
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Coliform - CMMEF 5th Ed.

Testing sample portion used for analysis of Coliform is diluted and inoculated into selective broths and incubated for 48 hours in aerobic conditions. Broths are analyzed for typical reactions and reported as Coliform. Additional confirmation steps are performed on any positive counts.
Name
Coliform
Test Type
Enumeration
Method Detail
MPN
Reporting Units (MRL)
<3MPN/g or <0.3MPN/mL
Matrix
Food
Specific Method
CMMEF 5th Ed.
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Coliform - Bam Ch. 4

Testing sample portion used for analysis of Coliform is diluted and plated on selective media and incubated for 24 hours in aerobic conditions. Plates are analyzed for typical colonies and reported as Coliform. Additional confirmation steps are performed on any positive counts.
Name
Coliform
Test Type
Enumeration
Method Detail
Pour Plate
Reporting Units (MRL)
<10cfu/g or <1cfu/mL
Matrix
Swab/Sponge/Food
Specific Method
Bam Ch. 4
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Coliform - AOAC 989.11

Testing sample portion used for analysis of Coliform is diluted and plated on specialized petrifilm and incubated for 24 hours in aerobic conditions. Petrifilm are analyzed for typical colonies and reported as Coliform.
Name
Coliform
Test Type
Enumeration
Method Detail
Petri Plate
Reporting Units (MRL)
<10cfu/g or <1cfu/mL
Matrix
Dairy
Specific Method
AOAC 989.11
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Coliform - BAM Chpt 4

Testing sample portion used for analysis of Coliform is diluted and inoculated into selective broths and incubated for 48 hours in aerobic conditions. Broths are analyzed for typical reactions and reported as Coliform. Additional confirmation steps are performed on any positive counts.
Name
Coliform
Test Type
Enumeration
Method Detail
MPN
Reporting Units (MRL)
<3MPN/g or <0.3MPN/mL
Matrix
Food
Specific Method
BAM Chpt 4
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