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General Microbiological Support - Bacteriology,Parasitology, Mycology, and Virology

Objective

To provide the Center with microbiological surveillance and diagnostic support to determine and maintain the health status of the Animal Colony.

More information

FY 2000 Accomplishments: Performed routine surveillance evaluation on the following: 1,036 animals; 122 animal waste;5,339 cage water; 470 room air; 7,322 room swabs; 282 processed feed;92 processed water; 11 feed shipment; 7,254 biological indicators for sterility; and 97 personnel surveillance. FY 2001 Plans: Plan to routinely complete the following evaluations: 1,036 animals; 122 animal waste; 5,339 cage waters; 470 room air; 7,322 room swabs; 282 processed feed; 92 processed water; 11 feed shipment; 7,254 biological indicators for sterility;and 97 personnel surveillance.

Institution
DHHS/FDA - National Center for Toxicological Research
Funding Source
Nat'l. Center For Toxicological Research
Project number
S00006