AXIO | Proficiency Testing schemes 2026
Shiga Toxin E.coli STEC
“Helping your laboratory detect the ‘Big Six’ – and more” Most E.coli strains are harmless and can live in the human gut without any issues. However, Shiga toxin-producing E.coli (STEC) strains can cause serious illness, and therefore testing for them in foods that may be at risk of contamination is a common requirement around the world. Our Shiga Toxin E. Coli Scheme (STEC) includes all of the most common internationally tested STEC serovars. Unlike other proficiency testing providers, we provide real STEC strains for O26, O45, O103, O111, O121 and O145 – known as ‘the big six’ in the USA – as well as O157:H7. Testing includes detection and identification of the STEC present in the samples. Participating in the STEC scheme also enables laboratories performing microbiological analysis of meat, food, and dairy products to monitor their performance and compare it with that of their peers. Additionally, we aim to provide information to participants on technical issues and methodologies relating to these types of testing. This product is shipped from the United States as UN2814 Category A Infectious Substances, for which many countries have special import requirements. You must ensure that you are able to receive UN2814 and have any necessary permits prior to submitting an application. An export licence is required to ship to your laboratory if you are situated in a country that is not part of the Australia Group. For customers who are not located in a country that is part of the Australia Group, please ensure your order is placed at least 16 weeks prior to the despatch date to allow sufficient time to apply for a licence. Please contact your LGC office to confirm shipping ability to your facility and to receive additional documents to be completed to apply for the export licence. Export licences are granted by the US government and as such, LGC cannot guarantee the receipt of an export licence prior to a specific round.
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The full range and availability of test materials and analytes is determined on an annual basis and may be added or removed. For accredited and non-accredited status, plus the most up to date sample data, please see the current application form/scheme description for this scheme.
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