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Aerobic Plate Count Test
$ 20
| Test Code | CEL/101 – Petrifilm
CEL/102 – FDA BAM |
| Reportable Units | cfu/g, cfu/ml, cfu/sponge, cfu/swab. |
| Turnaround Time | 5-7 Business Days |
| Test Method | AOAC 990.12, AOAC 986.33, AOAC 989.10 – Petrifilm Method FDA Bacteriological Analytical Manual, Chapter 3 |
| Method Description | Aliquots of the sample are transferred into a petri dish with Plate Count Agar and incubated at 35°C in aerobic conditions for 48 hours. |
| Sample Retention | Chilled Foods – 3 days,
Dry and Frozen Foods 15 days. |
Product Description
This test measures the total count of aerobic mesophilic bacteria in food, beverage, sponge or swab samples. It quantifies the overall aerobic bacterial population without identifying specific species. The resulting colony-forming unit (cfu) count is useful for determining whether a product meets internal quality standards, assessing freshness, and verifying the effectiveness of sanitation practices.
Additional Information
| Sample Size | 100 grams per sponge, 100 grams per swab, 100 ml per sponge, 100 ml per swab |
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