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NSL Bacterial Pathogen Testing

Bacteria are detected using the latest and most effective technologies to ensure fast turnaround times and fair cost.

Most methods are performed under ISO 17025:2005 accreditation. Methods resources include AOAC Official Methods of Analysis (OMA), FDA Bacteriological Analytical Methods (BAM), FSIS Microbiology Laboratory Guidebook (MLA), Codex Alimentarius and the Food Emergency Response Network (FERN).

NSL is an active FERN laboratory. Bacteriological testing is performed according to ISO 17025:2005 in all agricultural and seafood products. NSL services may be included as part of a production monitoring program.

Testing includes but is not limited to:

Enumeration of Escherichia coli and the Coliform Bacteria

Aerobic (standard) plate count

Diarrheagenic Escherichia coli (O157:H7, O104:H4,non-O157 STEC)

Salmonella

Shigella

Listeria monocytogenes

Staphylococcus aureus

Yeasts and molds

Thermoduric Acidophilic Bacteria (TAB)

Antibiotics in Meat (Seven Plate Method)

Toxins and Veterinary Drugs (ELISA and bacteriological methods)

Quotes available upon request based on the 7 CFR 91.37 hourly rate: AMSLaboratoryDivision@ams.usda.gov.


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