Dedicated Development - Thorough Testing
The PortaSCC® milk test has been developed with a dedication to excellence. Our scientists have tweaked it, changed it, and continually improved it during four years of development. University researchers and extension agents have tested it in the lab and on the farm.
Experts agree that the PortaSCC® milk test is an effective, reliable tool for on-farm herd health management.
History
The PortaSCC® milk test grew out of our pioneering work on remote site testing of white blood cells for human diagnostic applications — work that has yielded a US patent.
Explanation of Technology
This test is based on a chemical reaction between a dye on the test strip and an enzyme on the cells. This reaction causes the test strip to change color...the greater the number of cells, the higher the color intensity. The test strip can be compared visually to a color chart for an approximate cell count, or read in the digital reader for a more precise cell count. Since this test is based on enzyme activity, and activity degrades over time, it is important to use fresh milk that is no more than 8 hours old.