Schedule Proficiency Test for Microbiology 2024th

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"

1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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

1. 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
2. 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
3. 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 
   
4. Seafood paste: 2 × real seafood (A/B) plus vials, Detection (/0.1g): E. coli, Detection (/25g): Vibrio cholerae, Vibrio parahaemolyticus
5. 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)

1. 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
2. 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

1. Simulated   Liquid: 1 Selected round from the water CSP
2. Simulated   Liquid: Dispatched with MIS-01 and MIS-02 sample sets

Pathogenic E. coli

1. 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
2. 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!

1. 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
2. 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!

1. 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
2. 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

1. Swabs: 2 x swab (A/B) ; General Hygiene checks Each swab sample comprises 3 individual swabs. Count (/swab): Plate count, Anaerobic Count, Mould, Yeast
2. 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
3. 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)

1. 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
2. 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

1. 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
2. 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

1. 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
2. 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

1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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

1. 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

1. 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

1. 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

1. Simulated Sample: 6 × vials. 1 vial tested per month.
   Antibiotic Sensitivity, Organism Identification, Biochemical tests
2. Simulated Sample: 6 × vials. 1 vial tested per month.
   Antibiotic Sensitivity, Organism Identification, Biochemical tests