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Synonym(s):
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SE
(SEA, SEB, SEC1, SEC2, SEC3, SED, SEE)
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Requisition Form
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G-22-(Food);
G-23; G-21 Path-Pathogen; MSA-FORM
50-1
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Test Description
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Enterotoxin
detection using the VIDAS® and a confirmation step, if positive, using the
3M™ Tecra™ Staph Enterotoxin Visual Immunoassay Kit (VIAK)
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Pre-Approval Needed
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Regulatory
or IDCU agent
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Supplemental Information Required
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N/A
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Supplemental Form(s)
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N/A
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Performed on Specimens from (sources)
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Food,
Milk
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Sample/Specimen Type for Testing
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Food/milk
samples
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Minimum Volume/Size Required
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100
grams (¼ pound)
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Storage/Preservation Prior to Shipping
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- Place
food sample in sterile zip-lock or whirlpack bag or other sterile plastic
container.
- Store
on ice.
- Milk must tested within 60 hours of collection.
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Transport Medium
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N/A
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Specimen Labeling
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Sample
Identification must match submission form.
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Shipping and Specimen Handling Requirements
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- Ship samples on Ice and/or Ice Packs.
- Samples must be shipped for overnight delivery.
- Ship according to Dangerous Good Regulations,
IATA, and/or CFR 49.
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Method
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- VIDAS® ELFA Screen
- RidaScreen SET Total Kit
- FDA
Bacteriological Analytical Manual (BAM)- Chapter 13A
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Turn-around Time
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14
Days
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Interferences/Limitations
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- The
sample should represent the outer surface as well as the interior of the
food.
- Seven
distinct serological types have been identified: SEA, SEB, SEC1,
SEC2, SEC3, SED, and SEE.
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| Common Causes for Rejection
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- insufficient
specimen
- not collected by a Registered Sanitarian
- improperly stored
- failure to meet shipping guidelines
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Additional Information
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N/A
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