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Quality Assurance Unit - Scheme Details

Microbiology
PT Number
PT0192
Scheme title
Brachyspira species - Isolation & Identification
Suitable testing methods

Various culture and isolation methods and additional confirmatory tests.

Reporting format

Please record whether the sample is Positive or Negative for Brachyspira species. Where laboratory facilities exist and where further work is routinely carried out, record the species isolated. Also known to be pathogenic or non-pathogenic in swine dysentery. The final report will be issued electronically. These will show the intended results, as well as the results from all other participants.

Results to be returned within
21 days
Number of samples in each distribution

4

Sample Type

Simulated clinical specimen. Agar sample in glass vial. Negative (sterile or non-Brachyspira) samples may also be present. The organisms will be reference or field strains.

Packaging and transport details

UN3373 – Biological substance category B. Courier delivery will incur additional charges. Please contact the QA unit for further details. Please contact the QA unit for details.

Number of distributions per year
2
Accreditation status
Not accredited.
Date scheme started
2019
Notes
For price and detail of distribution months please see price list or contact: vetqas@apha.gov.uk
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