Recent Intended results for Distribution STA012, Samples ST0023 and ST0024

Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxin Scheme - Intended Results

Distribution: STA012

Samples: ST0023 and ST0024

Intended results:

Sample Number	S.aureus enterotoxins
ST0023	Present (Group D)
ST0024	Present (Group A)

Sample Contents:

Each sample contained a strain of S.aureus in pure culture.

Laboratory identification numbers of participants who did not return results this distribution:

20, 2120, 212, 233, 393, 475 and 844

A report summarising participants' results and comments on performance will be dispatched within three weeks. The report may also include sample specific comments.

Repeat samples are available for participants who experienced problems with the examination of these samples or failed to detect the toxins and wish to make a further attempt. There is no need to wait until you have received the report to order repeat samples.

The next distribution, Distribution STA013, will consist of two samples to be examined for Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxin in November 2008.

If you require any technical advice or wish to make comments or suggestions relating to the scheme please contact us.

Authorised by:	Date: 02/06/08
Nicola L. Lang
Scheme Manager

Last reviewed: 25 June 2009