This document gives guidance on the operating conditions for counting the total number of somatic cells, in both raw and chemically preserved milk, using flow cytometers.
The guidance is applicable to the counting of somatic cells in raw cow milk. The guidance is also applicable to raw milk of other species, such as goat, sheep and buffalo, if the specified prerequisites are met.
PUBLISHED
ISO 13366-2:2006
PROJECT
ISO/DIS 13366-2
40.00
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Apr 9, 2026
Milk — Enumeration of somatic cells — Part 2: Guidance on the operation of fluoro-opto-electronic counters
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