Baywater- Seafood and Aquatic Life

Laboratory Fee Schedule
Procedure #: MZZ0435A

CPT: N/A
Synonym(s):	Baywater; Growing Water; SeaWater
Requisition Form	Program provides their own form
Test Description	Fecal coliforms are used as a sanitary index for seawater in the shellfish growing area. A-1 medium is used as a confirmatory procedure for fecal coliform testing.
Pre-Approval Needed	Regulatory
Supplemental Information Required	N/A
Supplemental Form(s)	N/A
Performed on Specimens from (sources)	Environmental
Sample/Specimen Type for Testing	Sea Water (Baywater)
Minimum Volume/Size Required	100mL
Storage/Preservation Prior to Shipping	Bay waters are collected in clean, sterile, and watertight bottles. An appropriate bottle should be used to contain at least 110 mL of sample and allow head space for shaking. Whenever possible, the test should be initiated immediately after the samples are checked in. If not tested immediately, samples must be kept between 0°C and 10°C until examined. In no case shall samples be tested after 30 hours of collection A separate sample should be included as a temperature control. Temperature control should be below 10°C. until examined. In no case shall samples be tested after 30 hours of collection. A separate sample should be included as a temperature control. Temperature control should be below 10°C.
Transport Medium	N/A
Specimen Labeling	Sample Identification must match submission form.
Shipping and Specimen Handling Requirements	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.
Method	Recommended Procedures for the Examination of Sea Water and Shellfish, 4th Edition, 1970. The American Public Health Association, Washington, D.C.
Turn-around Time	1 Day
Interferences/Limitations	N/A
Common Causes for Rejection	Insufficient specimen Improperly stored Failure to meet shipping guidelines
Additional Information	N/A

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