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Synonym(s):
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SCC;
ESCC; Somacount 150
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Requisition Form
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G-84;
G-21; G-21 RR
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Test Description
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The
Somacount 150 employs technology originally designed for the medical
industry, namely “flow cytometry” to detect the number of white blood cells
(WBC) in milk. When cows in the herd
have an infection or inflammation, particularly mastitis; the WBC count
increases. An increase in WBCs affects
the milk quality, can decrease the shelf life, and affects cheese and other
cultured milk products.
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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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Food
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Sample/Specimen Type for Testing
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Raw
Cow Milk
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Minimum Volume/Size Required
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100
mL
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Storage/Preservation Prior to Shipping
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- Place
milk sample in sterile zip-lock or whirlpack bag or other sterile plastic
container.
- Store
on ice. Must be kept between 0.0°C and
4.5°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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FORM
FDA/NCIMS 2400h-2 Bentley Somacount™
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Turn-around Time
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4
Days
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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
- 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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