AS 5013.12.3-2004

This Standard specifies a horizontal method for the enumeration and detection of coagulase-positive staphylococci, using the most probable number (MPN) technique. It is applicable to - products intended for human consumption and the feeding of animals, and - environmental samples in the area of food production and food handling. This method is recommended for products where staphylococci are expected to be stressed and in low numbers as, for example, in dried products.

This part of ISO 6888 specifies a horizontal method for the enumeration and detection of coagulase-positive staphylococci, using the most probable number (MPN) technique. It is applicable to- products intended for human consumption and the feeding of animals, and- environmental samples in the area of food production and food handling.This method is recommended for products where staphylococci are expected to be stressed and in low numbers as, for example, in dried products. Coagulase-positive staphylococci will primarily be Staphylococcus aureus but Staphylococcus intermedius and some strains of Staphylococcus hyicus also produce coagulase.

First published in part as AS 1095.3.2-1976.AS 1766.2 first published 1976.AS 1766.2-1976 revised and redesignated in part as AS 1766.2.4-1986.Second edition AS 1095.3.2-1986.AS 1766.2.4-1986 and AS 1095.3.2-1986 revised, amalgamated and designated AS 1766.2.4-1994.Revised and redesignated in part as AS 5013.12.3-2004.Reconfirmed 2016. Originated in part as AS 1095.3.2-1976 and AS 1766.2-1976. Previous edition AS 1766.2.4-1994. Revised and redesignated in part as AS 5013.12.3-2004.