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Microbiology Lab Arizona DHIA was established by dairymen for dairymen. The Association recognizes the need for quality, flexibility, and options with milk sample procurement and dairy lab services. We take a multidisciplinary approach to the services we provide. Our strategy creates flexibility that complements any dairy management program. We now extend these services to dairy producers across the country. Services  Arizona DHIA provides services to assist any dairyman or veterinarian in maintaining or reaching their goals. There are programs available with free sample vials, customized labels, and pick-up service. Dairy practitioners play an important role in utilizing our services to suit the dairys specific needs. Individual Cow Cultures  The Arizona DHIA Microbiology lab specializes in processing individual cow cultures. Identifying the causative organism of mastitis offers considerable savings by containing pathogens. The cost of an individual cow sample is available at a very competitive price. Volume discounts are also available. We identify bovine pathogens like Staph. aureus, Strep. ag., and Mycoplasma spp. Bulk Sample Examination  Milk bulk tank services include: Bulk tank culture for Staph. aureus, Strep. ag., Mycoplasma spp. Standard Plate Count Lab Pasteurization Count Coliform Count Preliminary Incubation Count Ropey Milk Test Sedimentation Test Presence of Mycoplasma spp. Presence of Salmonella spp.  Now have butter-fat, protein, somatic cell count, AND bacterial analysis on the same sample in the same lab! Johnes Testing The Micro lab processes serum samples for Johnes disease. The lab is accredited with the USDA, Chief Diagnostic Bacteriology Lab and is Arizona State Vet approved. ALL samples are processed at a discounted rate. A 72 hour turn-around time is guaranteed with Johnes results. Special Sample Examination We also examine water, teat dip, dairy towels, and swab samples for Salmonella spp. and other potentially harmful pathogens.  On Farm Mastitis Culturing Program We offer culturing supplies for an on-farm culturing program. This program offers significant savings with eliminating antibiotic IM tubes for potentially untreatable infections.  Microbiology Price List Individual Fresh and Mastitis Milk Samples Bovine Blood Agar .$1.75 / sample Mycoplasma Agar ...$1.75 / sample Both Media ....$3.00 / sample Bulk Tank/Composite Milk Samples Full Analysis .$18.00 (includes: SPC, LPC, PI, Coliform Count, & Mycoplasma Test) Or each individual test: Standard Plate Count ..$4.00 Laboratory Pasteurization Count $5.00 Coliform Count ...$4.00 Preliminary Incubation Count .$5.25 Mycoplasma Test with Broth Enhancement ...$5.00 Sediment Test ..$2.75 Ropey Milk Test ..$1.25 Butter Fat, Protein, & Somatic Cell Count .$2.00 Johnes Blood Samples Call for pricing. Significant discounts are available for full service Microbiology clients. Water Samples $5.00 Towel Samples Bacteria ID ..$5.00 Bacteria Quantification (cfu per gram of towel) ..$10.00 Culturette Samples .$5.00 Teat Dip Samples Non-Iodine Based ...$3.00 Iodine Based ...$10.00 Accreditations/Acknowledgments Johnes Disease Serologic Proficiency Accreditation with the USDA, Chief Diagnostic Bacteriology Lab. Accreditation is maintained on an annual basis. Arizona DHIA Microbiologist, Raquel R. Vigueria was recognized as 2005-2006 Strathmores, Whos Who, among Microbiologists in the city of Tempe. Inclusion is limited to individuals who have demonstrated leadership and achievement in their occupation, industry, or profession. Staff  Genevieve I. Garcia, Laboratory Technician (left) Raquel R. Vigueria, Microbiologist (middle) Victoria E. Arvizu, Laboratory Assistant (right) Contact Us Email AZMICROBIO@aol.com Lab Phone (480) 894-0156 ext. 14 On-Call Mobile (602) 622-5821 |
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