There is a change to the method reference for Salmonella Enteriditis testing due to a re-branding by the manufacturer of the PCR assay we use.
RapidFinder Salmonella Multiplex testing has rebranded to SureTect Salmonella Multiplex. There are no changes to test methods, accredition or TATs.
You'll see a new method reference on your test report for all Salmonella Enteritidis testing - changes are shown in the table below.
Please review any internal documentation and make any updates required.
| Test Code | Description (Reportable Components) | Current Method Reference | Updated Method Reference | Matrix | Accreditation | Standard TAT |
| PA-SENT01.01 | Salmonella Enteritidis | RapidFinder Salmonella Multiplex (Screen) | SureTect Salmonella Multiplex (Screen) | Egg and Egg Products, Industrial / Manufacturing Environmental | IANZ | 1 day |
| PA-SENT02.01 | Salmonella Enteritidis | RapidFinder Salmonella Multiplex (Screen) | SureTect Salmonella Multiplex (Screen) | Industrial / Manufacturing Environmental | IANZ | 3 days |
| PA-SENT03.01 | Salmonella Enteritidis | RapidFinder Salmonella Multiplex (Screen)/ ISO 6579-1:2017 (Confirmation) | SureTect Salmonella Multiplex (Screen)/ ISO 6579-1:2017 (Confirmation) | Egg and Egg Products, Industrial / Manufacturing Environmental | IANZ | 7 days |
For any technical questions, please contact:
Warwick Aspin, Microbiology Technical Manager, or
Hannah Mills-Beale, Senior Scientist - Microbiology (Auckland)
Amy James, Senior Scientist - Microbiology (Christchurch)