Division 2.2 Sample preparation

All samples received shall be examined to ensure that the transport packaging is intact before testing.

Handlers must avoid cross-contamination between samples and from the surrounding environment at all stages.

Wearing disposable gloves, the chicken shall be removed from its sample bag, taking care not to contaminate the outer surface of the chicken.

Using a sterile instrument and aseptic technique, the neck skin shall be removed, if present, together with the skin from one side of the carcass avoiding any fat to make a 27 g test portion and placed into a stomacher bag (or pulsifier).