| Preferred Sample | 5-20 ml frozen milk AND 5-20 mL refrigerated milk |
| Fee | $35 |
| Schedule | Days Tested MON | TUE | WED | THU | FRI Turnaround Time 3-6 days |
| Description | Isolation and identification of bacteria present in bulk tank milk samples. Includes Mycoplasma and Prototheca culture. |
| Species | Bovine | Caprine |
| Shipping Requirements | Ship one vial frozen and a second on cold pack. Sample should be received by the laboratory within 24 hours of collection. |
| Additional Instructions | This method is not appropriate to determine whether milk is safe for human consumption. No antimicrobial susceptibility testing will be performed on bulk milk culture isolates. Check out our Bulk Tank Milk (BTM) Interpretation Guide for helpful collection and interpretation information. |