(noun) The attitudes, behavior, beliefs, customs, habits, language, and values that are characteristic of a group, society, or organization in a particular place and time, the accumulated knowledge of which is passed to the next generation through socialization.xample: The culture of a nonprofit that promotes community activism as a method of curbing violence against women. Audio Pronunciation: (culÂ·ture). Download Audio Audio Pronunciation: culture.mp3. Usage Notes: 1  Plural: cultures.
Q: What is GC/MS? A: GC/MS is the abbreviation for gas chromatography/mass spectrometry, the testing methodology LabCorp uses to confirm presumptive positive drug screen specimens. GC/MS provides identification of the molecule(s) based on characteristic fragmentation patterns at specific retention times. GC/MS is a tandem technology, utilizing a gas chromatograph coupled to a mass spectrometer. Q: Why are screening and confirmation cut-off levels different? A: Simply stated, screening and confirmation testing are performed using different testing methodologies that precipitate different cut-off levels.
The SPC is the reference method specified in the Grade A Pasteurized Milk Ordinance for the examination of raw and pasteurized milk and milk products. Significance: The SPC can be used evaluate the sanitary condition of a dairy product or equipment and utensils. The procedure may be used to detect sources of contamination by testing line samples taken at successive stages of processing. The SPC does not determine the presence of human pathogens. A high SPC may be an indication of poor sanitation or of problems with process control or ingredients. A low SPC, however, is not a guarantee that the sample is free of pathogens. Prevention: Proper sanitation and post-processing procedures. Use of high quality ingredients in food products.