Meat Industry (Pathogenic 6 E. coli)
EPTIS factsheet 929370 | Last revision 2026-06-26 | URL: https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts929370 https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts929370
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| PT provider | IFM Quality Services Pty Ltd IFM Quality Services Pty Ltd | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Based in | Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Language(s) | English | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Remarks | This program has 2 rounds per year. The focus of this program is detection using instruments and kits based on PCR technologies. All tests can be conducted on all samples. 3 x Freeze-dried vial samples are provided per round (Sample A, B and C). Preparation: Reconstitute prior to testing Available tests: “Big 6” E. coli detection and identification, including O26, O45, O103, O111, O121, O145 and O157, and detection of eae and stx genes. Link to IFM Microbiological PTP Schedule :https://proficiency.ifmqs.com.au/dropbox/information/PT_Microbiology_Perpetual_Schedule.xlsx Link to IFM Microbiological PTP Catalogue: https://proficiency.ifmqs.com.au/dropbox/information/IFM_Microbiological_PT_Catalogue.pdf Laboratories may request multiple result submissions at no additional cost. This will ensure that all analysts and methods can be compared, giving a laboratory-wide picture of proficiency. If required, additional sample sets are available for order at a low per sample price (in support of no cost multiple result submissions). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Product groups |
Food and drink
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| Testing fields |
Microbiology
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| Aims of the PT scheme | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Target group of participants | Laboratories employing instruments and kits based on PCR technologies for the detection of O157 and Big 6 E. coli strains. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Additional, subsidiary aims | validation of testing methods | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number of participants | 20 + | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Accredited or otherwise reviewed by a 3rd party |
Accredited by A2LA on the basis of ISO/IEC 17043:2023 |
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| Operation is commissioned / requested by | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Participation fee | AUD$625 per round (plus shipping) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Regularly operated | Yes (2 rounds per year) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Year of first operation | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contact details of the PT provider | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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IFM Quality Services Pty Ltd
P.O.Box 877, Unit 4/58 Stennett Road 2565 Ingleburn NSW Australia Phone: +61 2 9618 3311 Fax: n/a Web: http://www.ifmqs.com.au http://www.ifmqs.com.au |
IFM Support Team
Phone: +61 2 9618 3311 Fax: Email: Support@ifmqs.com.au Support@ifmqs.com.au |
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If you find any mistakes please contact the responsible EPTIS coordinator in Australia,
Ms Luminita Antin.
Ms Luminita Antin.