Test Information:
This test is used for the identification of bacterial growth in human milk. Milk suitable for pasteurization should meet the standards set by the Philippine Human Milk Banking Guidlines.Only milk with <104 CFU/mL of normal skin flora and no pathogenic organism is acceptable.
Specimen Container:
Sterile Container
Specimen Type:
- Pasteurized milk
- Unpasteurized milk
Required Volume:
at least 5 mL
Patient Preparation:|
No Patient Preparation
Notes:
Include in Internal Message: ward, type of specimen (pasteurized or unpasteurized) and special remarks/endorsement
1. Please indicate Time and Date of Collection.
Storage & Stability
(Before Processing)
- Storage: 2 to 8°C
Stability: 24 hours
Transport Temperature:
Ref (2°C to 8°C)
Test Category:
Routine
Test Schedule:
Daily
Results Availability:
2 to 5 days