Total Coliforms Test
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Turnaround Time:
2-3 Days
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Method Description
Sample is pipetted onto selective media and incubated at 35°C for 24 hours.
Analyte List
Technical Data Sheet
Test Name - Common
Total Coliforms Test
Method Name
Enumeration of Total Coliforms on 3M CC Plates
Method Code
LAB-TM-026
Equipment
3M Petrifilm Plate Reader Advanced
Method Reference
Cannabis
NA
Food
NF VALIDATION Certificate Number 3M 01/02-09/89A2 (as compared to ISO 4832 VRBL method)
AOAC OMA 991.14
Dietary Supplement
Not required by USP
Environmental Swabs
NF VALIDATION Certificate Number 3M 01/02-09/89A2 (as compared to ISO 4832 VRBL method)
Reportable Unit
CFU/g, Swabs: CFU/Swab
Sample Size Requirements
5 grams, finished product considerations
Available for
Food Products,
Dietary Supplements,
Botanicals (Raw Materials, Extracts, Finished Products),
Cannabis & Hemp (Plant Materials, Concentrates, MIP's, Beverages)
Additional Information
Coliform testing is used as an indicator of general sanitation. They are generally found in soil and water and are prevalent in raw agricultural commodities like flour. A high coliform count can be indicative of sanitation issues.
E. coli is one of many species of coliform and is an indicator of possible fecal contamination. E. coli counts will never be higher than coliform counts.
Fecal contamination can never be inferred from coliform results alone. If a product has high coliform counts with no E. coli testing and information concerning possible fecal contamination is desired, the sample will need to be retested for E. coli.
*Prices and offerings are subject to change without notice.
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