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Test Parameters: pH
Sample Volume: 50 mL or 50 gm
Collection: Use MBL bottles, new ziplock bag, or manufacturer’s packaging
Shipping: Perishable products must arrive at lab within 30 hours of collection

Test Parameters: Water Activity – Water Potential
Sample Volume: 1000 mL (1 Liter)
Collection: Use MBL Chemistry bottle or new ziplock bag
Shipping: Perishable products must arrive at lab within 48 hours of collection

Test Parameters: Combination of 3 (eg: T&F coliforms/Yeasts & Molds/TPC)
Sample Volume: 200 mL or 100 gm
Collection: Use MBL Microbiology bottle or new ziplock bag
Shipping: Sample must arrive at lab within 30 hours of collection

Test Parameters: Identifies Lactose Fermentors, Total & Fecal Coliforms
Enterococcus, Yeast & Fungi, Total Plate Count
Sample Volume: 200 mL or 100gm
Collection: Use MBL Microbiology bottle or new ziplock bag
Shipping: Sample must arrive at lab within 30 hours of collection

Test Parameters: Identifies (BC FOOD SCREEN) Lactose Fermentors, Total & Fecal Coliforms, Enterococcus, Yeast & Fungi, Total Plate Count
1 @ 0 Hour
1 @ 24 or 48 Hour (Optional)
1 @ ½ estimated shelf life ** typical example only;
1 @ end of shelf life (estimated shelf life) number of tests can vary with
1 @ ½ length of time beyond shelf life circumstances & type of product

Test Parameters: Identifies Lactose Fermentors, Total & Fecal Coliforms
Enterococcus, Yeast & Fungi, Total Plate Count
Salmonella, Bacillus, Clostridium
Sample Volume: 500 mL – 200 gm
Collection: Original packaging, new ziplock baggie, lab containers
Shipping: Keep product refrigerated (DO NOT FREEZE –unless product is a
normally a frozen foodstuff). Ship to lab ASAP

Related information:

Food Analysis Information Sheet
Food Poisoning Information Sheet
Microbial Screen