Shiga Toxin E.coli Scheme (STEC)
EPTIS factsheet 401036 | Last revision 2021-09-17 | URL: https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts401036 https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts401036
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| PT provider | LGC AXIO Proficiency Testing LGC AXIO Proficiency Testing | |||||||||||||||
| Based in | United Kingdom | |||||||||||||||
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| Remarks | The primary aim of the Shiga Toxin E.coli Scheme (STEC) is to enable laboratories performing the microbiological analysis of food and dairy products to monitor their performance and compare with that of their peers. | |||||||||||||||
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Food and drink
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Microbiology
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| Participation fee | £404 | |||||||||||||||
| Regularly operated | Yes (4 rounds per year) | |||||||||||||||
| Year of first operation | 2017 | |||||||||||||||
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LGC AXIO Proficiency Testing
1 Chamberhall Business Park, Chamberhall Green BL9 0AP Bury, Greater Manchester United Kingdom Phone: +44 (0)161 762 2500 Fax: +44 (0)161 762 2501 Web: https://www.lgcstandards.com/GB/en/Proficiency-Testing/cat/244597 https://www.lgcstandards.com/GB/en/Proficiency-Testing/cat/244597 |
Mrs Nicola Armstrong
Phone: +44 (0)161 762 2500 Fax: Email: axiopt@lgcgroup.com axiopt@lgcgroup.com |
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If you find any mistakes please contact the responsible EPTIS coordinator in United Kingdom,
Mr Savvas Xystouris.
Mr Savvas Xystouris.