For Schedule Proficiency Test for Microbiology, 2022 th we us available comodity sample and parameters as follows:
Food Microbiology Proficiency Testing Programs/General Foods - "Pathogens"/General Foods - "Non-Pathogens"
- Bircher Muesli: 3 × 130 g (A/B/C)Count (cfu/g): Clostridium perfringens, Clostridium spp, Coagulase positive Staphylococcus spp, Enterococcus spp, Listeria monocytogenesDetection (/25g): E. coli O157, Listeria monocytogenes, Listeria spp, Salmonella spp
- Vanilla pudding mix: 3 × 130 g (A/B/C),Count (cfu/g): Clostridium perfringens, Clostridium spp, Coagulase positive Staphylococcus spp, Enterococcus spp, Listeria monocytogenesDetection (/25g): E. coli O157, Listeria monocytogenes, Listeria spp, Salmonella spp
- Polenta : 3 × 130 g (A/B/C),Count (cfu/g): Clostridium perfringens, Clostridium spp, Coagulase positive Staphylococcus spp, Enterococcus spp, Listeria monocytogenes,Detection (/25g): E. coli O157, Listeria monocytogenes, Listeria spp, Salmonella spp
- Herbed breadcrumbs: 3 × 130 g (A/B/C),Count (cfu/g): Clostridium perfringens, Clostridium spp, Coagulase positive Staphylococcus spp, Enterococcus spp, Listeria monocytogenes,Detection (/25g): E. coli O157, Listeria monocytogenes, Listeria spp, Salmonella spp
- Coffee milk mix: 3 × 25 g (A/B/C);
Count (cfu/g): Plate Count and Anaerobic count, Bacillus cereus, E. coli, Enterobacteriaceae, Lactic acid bacteria, Mould, Coliforms, Thermotolerant (faecal) Coliforms, Yeast - Soup mix : 3 × 25 g (A/B/C), Count (cfu/g): Plate Count and Anaerobic count, Bacillus cereus, E. coli, Enterobacteriaceae, Lactic acid bacteria, Mould, Coliforms, Thermotolerant (faecal) Coliforms, Yeast
- Infant Formula :3 × 25 g (A/B/C);
Count (cfu/g): Plate Count and Anaerobic count, Bacillus cereus, E. coli, Enterobacteriaceae, Lactic acid bacteria, Mould, Coliforms, Thermotolerant (faecal) Coliforms, Yeast - Cassata mix: 3 × 25 g (A/B/C);
Count (cfu/g): Plate Count and Anaerobic count, Bacillus cereus, E. coli, Enterobacteriaceae, Lactic acid bacteria, Mould, Coliforms, Thermotolerant (faecal) Coliforms, Yeast
Chocolate
- Chocolate block: 3 × ~40 g blocks of chocolate (A/B/C) Count (cfu/g): Plate Count, Coliforms, Enterobacteriaceae, Mould, Yeast. Detection (/0.1g): E. coli ; (/25g): Salmonella spp
- Beef mince: 2 × real mince (A/B) Count (cfu/g): Plate Count, E. coli , Coagulase positive Staphylococcus spp, Lactic acid bacteria Detection (/25g): Salmonella spp
- Beef mince: 2 × real mince (A/B), Count (cfu/g): Anaerobic sulfite reducing bacteria, H2S producing bacteria, Psychrotrophic bacteria (SPC at 15 deg C), Yeast, Mould, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Detection (/25 g): Listeria monocytogenes
- Seafood paste: 2 × real seafood (A/B) plus vials, Detection (/0.1g): E. coli, Detection (/25g): Vibrio cholerae, Vibrio parahaemolyticus
- Seafood paste: 2 × real seafood (A/B), Count (cfu/g): Total bacteria, coliform, E. coli , Coagulase positive Staphylococcus sp, Anaerobic sulfite reducing bacteria, H2S producing bacteria
MIS, (Meat Industry Scheme)
- Simulated Liquid: 6 samples per set, 1 to be tested each month
Count (cfu/g and cfu/cm2): Plate Count, E. coli, Coliforms Detection (/25g): Salmonella spp, E. coli O157 - Simulated Liquid: 6 samples per set, 1 to be tested each month, Count (cfu/g and cfu/cm2): Plate Count, E. coli, Coliforms Detection (/25g): Salmonella spp, E. coli O157
Optional/Special Water tests, available only to MIS participants
- Simulated Liquid: 1 Selected round from the water CSP
- Simulated Liquid: Dispatched with MIS-01 and MIS-02 sample sets
Pathogenic E. coli
- Simulated Sample (non-pathogenic format): 3 x freeze dried 2-vial sets (A/B/C) “Big 6” E. coli detection and identification. O26, O45, O103, O111 O121, O145 and O157 Detection of eae and stx genes
- Simulated Sample (non-pathogenic format): 3 x freeze dried 2-vial sets (A/B/C) “Big 6” E. coli detection and identification. O26, O45, O103, O111, O121, O145 and O157. Detection of eae and stx genes
Spores, spores, spores and more!
- Milk Powder: 3 × 25 g (A/B/C), Count (cfu/g): Enterobacteriaceae, Aerobic and Anaerobic Mesophilic and Thermophilic spores, Total Anaerobic, Detection (/10g): Cronobacter sakazakii
- Milk Powder: 3 × 25 g (A/B/C); Count (cfu/g): Enterobacteriaceae, Aerobic and Anaerobic Mesophilic and Thermophilic spores, Total Anaerobic. Detection (/10g): Cronobacter sakazakii
Campylobacter, Vibrio, Yersinia and more!
- Simulated Sample: 3 × freeze dried vials (A/B/C),Detection (/25g): Campylobacter spp, Vibrio spp, Vibrio cholerae , Vibrio parahaemolyticus, Salmonella spp, Yersinia spp and Yersinia enterocolitica. Counts/g: V. parahaemolyticus and Campylobacter spp. Identification to species level of detected targets
- Simulated Sample: 3 × freeze dried vials (A/B/C), Detection (/25g): Campylobacter spp, Vibrio spp, Vibrio cholerae , Vibrio parahaemolyticus, Salmonella spp, Yersinia spp and Yersinia enterocolitica. Counts/g: V. parahaemolyticus and Campylobacter spp. Identification to species level of detected targets
Swabs
- Swabs: 2 x swab (A/B) ; General Hygiene checks Each swab sample comprises 3 individual swabs. Count (/swab): Plate count, Anaerobic Count, Mould, Yeast
- Swabs: 2 x swab (A/B) ; Gram Positive Organisms
Each swab sample comprises 3 individual swabs Detection (/swab): Listeria monocytogenes , Coagulase positive Staphylococcus spp, Clostridium spp - Swabs: 2 x swab (A/B) ; Gram Positive Organisms, Each swab sample comprises 3 individual swabs Detection (/swab): Listeria monocytogenes , Coagulase positive Staphylococcus spp, Clostridium spp
Sterility Checks (New)
- Solid materials, e.g., glass beads: 3 Samples (A/B/C), Commercial Sterility (Without enrichment), It is expected participants ensure the samples are free from aerobic, anaerobic and fungal contaminants
- Solid materials, e.g., glass beads: 3 Samples (A/B/C), Sterility- surgical grade (Including enrichment, It is expected participants ensure the samples are free from aerobic, anaerobic and fungal contaminants
Environmental Water
- Simulated Sample: 2 sets of 2 x freeze dried vials (A & B) to be tested in the indicated months.Count (cfu/mL): Plate count 21°C, Plate count 37°C. Count (cfu/100mL): Coliforms, Enterococcus spp, E. coli, Ps. aeruginosa, Yeast, Mould, Thermotolerant (faecal) Coliforms
- Simulated Sample: 2 sets of 2 x freeze dried vials (A & B) to be tested in the indicated months. Count (cfu/mL): Plate count 21°C, Plate count 37°C. Count (cfu/100mL): Coliforms, Enterococcus spp, E. coli, Ps. aeruginosa, Yeast, Mould, Thermotolerant (faecal) Coliforms
Potable Water and Beverages
- Simulated Sample: 6 samples per set, 1 to be tested each month Count (cfu/mL): Plate count 21°C, Plate count 37°C.Count (cfu/100mL): Coliforms, Clostridium spp. (vegetative), Enterococcus spp, Thermotolerant (faecal) Coliforms, E. coli, Ps. aeruginosa, Pseudomonas spp, Yeast, Mould, Faecal Streptococcus spp, Coagulase positive Staphylococcus spp
- Simulated Sample: 6 samples per set, 1 to be tested each month.Count (cfu/mL): Plate count 21°C, Plate count 37°CCount (cfu/100mL): Coliforms, Clostridium spp. (vegetative), Enterococcus spp, Thermotolerant (faecal) Coliforms, E. coli, Ps. aeruginosa, Pseudomonas spp, Yeast, Mould, Faecal Streptococcus spp, Coagulase positive Staphylococcus spp
Legionella
- Simulated Sample: 3 × freeze dried vials (A/B/C), Count (cfu/mL): Plate count 21°C, Plate count 37°C, Legionella pneumophila (SG1, SG2-14), Total Legionella pneumophila , Legionella spp, Total Legionella
- Simulated Sample: 3 × freeze dried vials (A/B/C)
Count (cfu/mL): Plate count 21°C, Plate count 37°C, Legionella pneumophila (SG1, SG2-14), Total Legionella pneumophila , Legionella spp, Total Legionella - Simulated Sample (filtration): 3 × freeze dried vials (A/B/C)
Count (cfu/1000 mL): Legionella pneumophila, Legionella species , Total Legionella , species and serogroup identification of targets - Simulated Sample: 3 × freeze dried vials (A/B/C)
Count (cfu/mL): Plate count 21°C, Plate count 37°C, Legionella pneumophila (SG1, SG2-14), Total Legionella pneumophila , Legionella spp, Total Legionella
Lotion
- Lotion: 3 × freeze dried vials (A/B/C); Reconstituted and mixed with supplied material prior to testing, Count (cfu/g): Plate Count, Mould, Yeast, Detection (/10g, /1g and /0.1g): Candida albicans , Coagulase positive Staphylococcus spp, E. coli, Ps. aeruginosa
Chinese Medicine, Herbal Tea
- Herbal tea: 3 × 130 g dry, medicinal/natural remedy material (A/B/C); Test as received. Count (cfu/g): Plate count 37°C, Yeast, Mould, Detection (/10g and /1g): E. coli, Salmonella spp, Coagulase positive Staphylococcus spp, Clostridium perfringens , Gram negative bacteria (bile tolerant)
Tablets and Capsules
- Capsules and unpressed Tablet: 3 × 130 g dry, medicinal/natural remedy material (A/B/C); Test as received Count (cfu/g): Plate count 37°C, Yeast, Mould. Detection (/10g and /1g): Candida albicans, E. coli, Ps. aeruginosa, Pseudomonas spp, Salmonella spp, Coagulase positive Staphylococcus spp, Gram negative bacteria (bile tolerant)
Veterinary Microbiology Proficiency Testing Programs
- Simulated Sample: 6 × vials. 1 vial tested per month.
Antibiotic Sensitivity, Organism Identification, Biochemical tests - Simulated Sample: 6 × vials. 1 vial tested per month.
Antibiotic Sensitivity, Organism Identification, Biochemical tests
Comodity | Parameters | Type Calculation | Available | Price | Close Reg & Distribution Sample | Participant Report Analysis & Proficiency Test Report |
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Breakfast Foods | Count (cfu/g): Clostridium perfringens, Clostridium spp, Coagulase positive Staphylococcus spp, Enterococcus spp, Listeria monocytogenes Detection (/25g): E. coli O157, Listeria monocytogenes, Listeria spp, Salmonella spp | z-score with consensus value | Please Confirm | $ 471,90 | 10/01/2022 & 31/01/2022 | Please Confirm |
Desserts | Count (cfu/g): Clostridium perfringens, Clostridium spp, Coagulase positive Staphylococcus spp, Enterococcus spp, Listeria monocytogenes Detection (/25g): E. coli O157, Listeria monocytogenes, Listeria spp, Salmonella spp | z-score with consensus value | Please Confirm | $ 471,90 | 28/03/2022 & 18/04/2022 | Please Confirm |
Starches | Count (cfu/g): Clostridium perfringens, Clostridium spp, Coagulase positive Staphylococcus spp, Enterococcus spp, Listeria monocytogenes Detection (/25g): E. coli O157, Listeria monocytogenes, Listeria spp, Salmonella spp | z-score with consensus value | Please Confirm | $ 471,90 | 08/08/2022 & 29/08/2022 | Please Confirm |
Traditional and Festive Foods | Count (cfu/g): Clostridium perfringens, Clostridium spp, Coagulase positive Staphylococcus spp, Enterococcus spp, Listeria monocytogenes Detection (/25g): E. coli O157, Listeria monocytogenes, Listeria spp, Salmonella spp | z-score with consensus value | Please Confirm | $ 471,90 | 03/10/2022 & 24/10/2022 | Please Confirm |
Beverage ingredients | Count (cfu/g): Plate Count and Anaerobic count, Bacillus cereus, E. coli, Enterobacteriaceae, Lactic acid bacteria, Mould, Coliforms, Thermotolerant (faecal) Coliforms, Yeast | z-score with consensus value | Please Confirm | $ 471,90 | 10/01/2022 & 31/01/2022 | Please Confirm |
Soups | Count (cfu/g): Plate Count and Anaerobic count, Bacillus cereus, E. coli, Enterobacteriaceae, Lactic acid bacteria, Mould, Coliforms, Thermotolerant (faecal) Coliforms, Yeast | z-score with consensus value | Please Confirm | $ 471,90 | 28/03/2022 & 18/04/2022 | Please Confirm |
Infant formula | Count (cfu/g): Plate Count and Anaerobic count, Bacillus cereus, E. coli, Enterobacteriaceae, Lactic acid bacteria, Mould, Coliforms, Thermotolerant (faecal) Coliforms, Yeast | z-score with consensus value | Please Confirm | $ 471,90 | 08/08/2022 & 29/08/2022 | Please Confirm |
Traditional and Festive Foods | Count (cfu/g): Plate Count and Anaerobic count, Bacillus cereus, E. coli, Enterobacteriaceae, Lactic acid bacteria, Mould, Coliforms, Thermotolerant (faecal) Coliforms, Yeast | z-score with consensus value | Please Confirm | $ 471,90 | 03/10/2022 & 24/10/2022 | Please Confirm |
Chocolate block | Count (cfu/g): Plate Count, Coliforms, Enterobacteriaceae, Mould, Yeast Detection (/0.1g): E. coli ; (/25g): Salmonella spp | z-score with consensus value | Please Confirm | $ 533,50 | 07/03/2022 & 28/03/2022 | Please Confirm |
Beef mince | Count (cfu/g): Plate Count, E. coli, Coagulase positive Staphylococcus spp, Lactic acid bacteria Detection (/25g): Salmonella spp | z-score with consensus value | Please Confirm | $ 559,90 | 18/04/2022 & 09/05/2022 | Please Confirm |
Beef mince | Count (cfu/g): Anaerobic sulfite reducing bacteria, H2S producing bacteria, Psychrotrophic bacteria (SPC at 15 deg C), Yeast, Mould, Pseudomonas aeruginosa Detection (/25 g): Listeria monocytogenes | z-score with consensus value | Please Confirm | $ 559,90 | 24/10/2022 & 14/11/2022 | Please Confirm |
Seafood paste | Detection (/0.1g): E. coli Detection (/25g): Vibrio cholerae, Vibrio parahaemolyticus | z-score with consensus value | Please Confirm | $ 559,90 | 14/03/2022 & 04/04/2022 | Please Confirm |
Seafood paste | Count (cfu/g): Total bacteria, coliform, E. coli, Coagulase positive Staphylococcus sp, Anaerobic sulfite reducing bacteria, H2S producing bacteria | z-score with consensus value | Please Confirm | $ 559,90 | 22/08/2022 & 12/09/2022 | Please Confirm |
Simulated Liquid | Count (cfu/g and cfu/cm2): Plate Count, E. coli, Coliforms Detection (/25g): Salmonella spp, E. coli O157 | z-score with consensus value | Please Confirm | $ 709,50 | 22/11/2021 & 13/12/2021 | Please Confirm |
Simulated Liquid | Count (cfu/g and cfu/cm2): Plate Count, E. coli, Coliforms Detection (/25g): Salmonella spp, E. coli O157 | z-score with consensus value | Please Confirm | $ 709,50 | 16/05/2022 & 13/06/2022 | Please Confirm |
Simulated Liquid | Dispatched with MIS-01 sample set | z-score with consensus value | Please Confirm | $ 251,90 | 22/11/2021 & 13/12/2021 | Please Confirm |
Simulated Liquid | Dispatched with MIS-02 sample set | z-score with consensus value | Please Confirm | $ 251,90 | 16/05/2022 & 13/06/2022 | Please Confirm |
Simulated Sample (non-pathogenic format) | “Big 6” E. coli detection and identification. O26, O45, O103, O111, O121, O145 and O157 Detection of eae and stx genes | z-score with consensus value | Please Confirm | $ 630,30 | 31/01/2022& 21/02/2022 | Please Confirm |
Simulated Sample (non-pathogenic format) | “Big 6” E. coli detection and identification. O26, O45, O103, O111, O121, O145 and O157 Detection of eae and stx genes | z-score with consensus value | Please Confirm | $ 630,30 | 01/08/2022 & 22/08/2022 | Please Confirm |
Milk Powder | Count (cfu/g): Enterobacteriaceae, Aerobic and Anaerobic Mesophilic and Thermophilic spores, Total Anaerobic Detection (/10g): Cronobacter sakazakii | z-score with consensus value | Please Confirm | $ 498,30 | 15/08/2022 & 05/09/2022 | Please Confirm |
Simulated Sample | Detection (/25g): Campylobacter spp, Vibrio spp, Vibrio cholerae, Vibrio parahaemolyticus, Salmonella spp, Yersinia spp and Yersinia enterocolitica Counts/g: V. parahaemolyticus and Campylobacter spp. Identification to species level of detected targets | z-score with consensus value | Please Confirm | $ 498,30 | 11/04/2022 & 102/05/2022 | Please Confirm |
Simulated Sample | Detection (/25g): Campylobacter spp, Vibrio spp, Vibrio cholerae, Vibrio parahaemolyticus, Salmonella spp, Yersinia spp and Yersinia enterocolitica Counts/g: V. parahaemolyticus and Campylobacter spp. Identification to species level of detected targets | z-score with consensus value | Please Confirm | $ 498,30 | 29/08/2022 & 19/09/2022 | Please Confirm |
Swabs (General Hygiene Checks) | Count (/swab): Plate count, Anaerobic Count, Mould, Yeast | z-score with consensus value | Please Confirm | $ 445,50 | 21/02/2022 & 14/03/2022 | Please Confirm |
Swabs (Gram Negative Organisms) | Count (/swab): Coliforms, Enterobacteriaceae Detection (/swab): Campylobacter spp, E. coli, Salmonella spp. | z-score with consensus value | Please Confirm | $ 445,50 | 20/06/2022 & 11/07/2022 | Please Confirm |
Swabs (Gram Positive Organisms) | Detection (/swab): Listeria monocytogenes, Coagulase positive Staphylococcus spp, Clostridium spp | z-score with consensus value | Please Confirm | $ 445,50 | 17/10/2022 & 07/11/2022 | Please Confirm |
Simulated beverages and clean drinking water | Count (cfu/mL): Plate count 21°C, Plate count 37°C Count (cfu/100mL): Coliforms, Clostridium spp. (vegetative), Enterococcus spp, Thermotolerant (faecal) Coliforms, E. coli, Ps. aeruginosa, Pseudomonas spp, Yeast, Mould, Faecal Streptococcus spp, Coagulase positive Staphylococcus spp | z-score with consensus value | Please Confirm | $ 753,50 | 21/03/2022 & 11/04/2022 | Please Confirm |
Simulated beverages and clean drinking water | Count (cfu/mL): Plate count 21°C, Plate count 37°C Count (cfu/100mL): Coliforms, Clostridium spp. (vegetative), Enterococcus spp, Thermotolerant (faecal) Coliforms, E. coli, Ps. aeruginosa, Pseudomonas spp, Yeast, Mould, Faecal Streptococcus spp, Coagulase positive Staphylococcus spp | z-score with consensus value | Please Confirm | $ 753,50 | 19/09/2022 & 10/10/2022 | Please Confirm |
Simulated Environmental Water | Count (cfu/mL): Plate count 21°C, Plate count 37°C Count (cfu/100mL): Coliforms, Enterococcus spp, E. coli, Ps. aeruginosa, Yeast, Mould, Thermotolerant (faecal) Coliforms | z-score with consensus value | Please Confirm | $ 559,90 | 21/03/2022 & 11/04/2022 | Please Confirm |
Simulated Environmental Water | Count (cfu/mL): Plate count 21°C, Plate count 37°C Count (cfu/100mL): Coliforms, Enterococcus spp, E. coli, Ps. aeruginosa, Yeast, Mould, Thermotolerant (faecal) Coliforms | z-score with consensus value | Please Confirm | $ 559,90 | 19/09/2022 & 10/10/2022 | Please Confirm |
Sludge | Detection (/25 g): Salmonella Count (cfu/g): E. coli, Enterococcus spp, Plate Count, Thermotolerant coliform | z-score with consensus value | Please Confirm | $ 445,50 | 12/09/2022 & 03/10/2022 | Please Confirm |
Simulated Sample | Count (cfu/mL): Plate count 21°C, Plate count 37°C, Legionella pneumophila (SG1, SG2-14), Total Legionella pneumophila, Legionella spp, Total Legionella | z-score with consensus value | Please Confirm | $ 621,50 | 07/02/2022 & 28/02/2022 | Please Confirm |
Simulated Sample | Count (cfu/mL): Plate count 21°C, Plate count 37°C, Legionella pneumophila (SG1, SG2-14), Total Legionella pneumophila, Legionella spp, Total Legionella | z-score with consensus value | Please Confirm | $ 621,50 | 13/06/2022 & 04/07/2022 | Please Confirm |
Simulated Sample | Count (cfu/1000 mL): Legionella pneumophila, Legionella species, Total Legionella, species and serogroup identification of targets | z-score with consensus value | Please Confirm | $ 621,50 | 13/06/2022 & 04/07/2022 | Please Confirm |
Simulated Sample | Count (cfu/mL): Plate count 21°C, Plate count 37°C, Legionella pneumophila (SG1, SG2-14), Total Legionella pneumophila, Legionella spp, Total Legionella | z-score with consensus value | Please Confirm | $ 621,50 | 26/09/2022 & 17/10/2022 | Please Confirm |
Solid materials e.g., dressings | Applicable to both Commercial and Surgical Sterility testing It is expected participants ensure the samples are free from aerobic, anaerobic and fungal contaminants | z-score with consensus value | Please Confirm | $ 445,50 | 25/04/2022 & 16/05/2022 | Please Confirm |
Lotion | Count (cfu/g): Plate Count, Mould, Yeast, Detection (/10g, and 1g): Candida albicans, Coagulase positive Staphylococcus spp, E. coli, Ps. aeruginosa | z-score with consensus value | Please Confirm | $ 621,50 | 28/02/2022 & 21/03/2022 | Please Confirm |
Herbal tea | Count (cfu/g): Plate count 37°C, Yeast, Mould, Detection (/10g and /1g): E. coli, Salmonella spp, Coagulase positive Staphylococcus spp, Clostridium perfringens, Pseudomonas aeruginosa | z-score with consensus value | Please Confirm | $ 621,50 | 30/05/2022 & 20/06/2022 | Please Confirm |
Capsules Unpressed Tablet | Count (cfu/g): Plate count 37°C, Yeast, Mould , Detection (/10g and /1g): Candida albicans, E. coli, Ps. aeruginosa, Pseudomonas spp, Salmonella spp, Coagulase positive Staphylococcus spp, Gram negative bacteria (bile tolerant) | z-score with consensus value | Please Confirm | $ 621,50 | 05/09/2022 & 26/09/2022 | Please Confirm |
Simulated Sample | Antibiotic Sensitivity, Organism Identification, Biochemical tests | z-score with consensus value | Please Confirm | $ 753,50 | 22/11/2021 & 13/12/2021 | Please Confirm |
Simulated Sample | Antibiotic Sensitivity, Organism Identification, Biochemical tests | z-score with consensus value | Please Confirm | $ 753,50 | 06/06/2022 & 27/06/2022 | Please Confirm |