AOAC RI ERP Final Action Recommendations eBook

Collaborative Study Approved Protocol Expert Review Panel Use Only

2. Upon receipt of shipment, remove sample portion labeled “Temperature Control”, open sample container and insert thermometer (alternatively, an infrared thermometer can be used). Record temperature (°C) on Sample Receipt Confirmation Form provided in sample package and fax or email to Patrick Bird at 513-471-5600 or pbird@qlaboratories.com

BAX® System Real-Time PCR Assay for Salmonella Collaborative Study Materials

Materials supplied by DuPont

All BAX ® System Real-Time PCR Assay for Salmonella detection kits (includes BAX® System lysis buffer – Two bottles of 12 mL each, BAX® System protease – One vial of 400 µL, BAX® System PCR tubes – 12 strips of 8 tubes containing one PCR tablet per tube.), BAX® System Q7 cycler/detector with computer workstation, BAX® System application software and BAX ® MP Media

Materials provided by Q Laboratories, Inc., Coordinating Laboratory

1. Standard Methods Agar for background APC of hot dogs and orange juice

Enrichment 2. Universal Pre-enrichment broth 3. BPW

4. RV-R10 broth for USDA reference method 5. Individual Ingredients to prepare FDA RV 6. TT Broth (Hajna formulation) for USDA reference method 7. TT Broth for FDA reference method

Selective agar 8. Hektoen Agar 9. XLD Agar 10. Bismuth Sulfite 11. XLT4 Agar 12. Brilliant Green Sulfa Agar

Confirmation 13. TSI 14. LIA 15. BHI

16. API 20E or VITEK GN cards 17. O and H serotyping supplies

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