Question

The CMT test results that indicate a somatic cell count of 400000 to 1500000 are _____

(a) Mixture thickens with slight gelation

(b) Viscous gel forms, mass adheres to paddle

(c) Distinct precipitate forms, but no gel

(d) Slight precipitate forms and tends to disappear

This question was posed to me in examination.

The above asked question is from Milk Quality Farm in portion Quality parameters of Dairy Engineering

Answer 1

Right choice is (c) Distinct precipitate forms, but no gel

To explain I would say: One of the best ways to detect mastitis is to use the California Mastitis Test (CMT). A four-compartment paddle and the CMT reagent are the only supplies you need to conduct the test.400,000 to 1,500,00 would show Distinct precipitate but does not gel with paddle movement.