Price of the test:
$26 per analysis
Limit of Detection:
Solids <10 CFU/g
Liquids <1 CFU/g
Limits of detection can vary based on customer specification
Sample Size Requirements:
100g
Equipment:
Standard Micro Equipment
Reportable Units:
CFU/g
Turn Around Time:
7-9 Business Days
Is Rush Available?
No
Method Reference:
Compendium of Methods for the Microbiological Examination of Food 4th Edition: Chapter 19
Method Description:
Sample is plated onto acidified MRS (de Man, Rogosa and Sharpe) agar and incubated at 35°C for 72 hours.
Additional Information:
This assay is used to enumerate the number of lactic acid bacteria contained in a food product or ingredient.