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Synonym(s):
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Baywater;
Growing Water; SeaWater
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Requisition Form
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Program
provides their own form
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Test Description
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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.
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Pre-Approval Needed
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Regulatory
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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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Environmental
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Sample/Specimen Type for Testing
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Sea
Water (Baywater)
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Minimum Volume/Size Required
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100mL |
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Storage/Preservation Prior to Shipping
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- 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.
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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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Recommended Procedures for the Examination
of Sea Water and Shellfish, 4th Edition, 1970. The American Public Health
Association, Washington, D.C.
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Turn-around Time
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1
Day
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Interferences/Limitations
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N/A
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Common Causes for Rejection
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• Insufficient
specimen • Improperly stored • Failure to meet shipping guidelines
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Additional Information
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N/A
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