Baywater- Seafood and Aquatic Life

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Baywater- Seafood and Aquatic Life

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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