SalSero

Laboratory Fee Schedule

Procedure:  MAA0005A

CPT: 87077   

Salmonella spp. – Serotyping

Synonym(s): Salmonellae serotyping, molecular typing
Requisition Form G-2B
Test Description Serotyping of Salmonellae subtypes
Pre-Approval Needed N/A
Supplemental Information Required N/A
Supplemental Form(s) N/A  
Performed on Specimens from (sources)
  • Human
  • Food 
  • Environmental 
Sample/Specimen Type for Testing

Pure isolates
Minimum Volume/Size Required

N/A
Storage/Preservation Prior to Shipping

Must be live bacterial growth
Transport Medium

Any media that sustains growth
Specimen Labeling

Human

  • Two patient-specific identifiers required (e.g., patient full name, date of birth, Medical record number)
  • Identifiers on specimen must exactly match submission form.

Environmental or Food

  • Sample identification must match submission form.
Shipping and Specimen Handling Requirements

Ship samples:

  • According to Dangerous Goods Regulations, IATA, and/or CFR 49.
  • Handling as infectious agent using universal precautions
  • Triple-contained in accordance with federal shipping regulations for infectious agents
Method

Whole Genome Sequencing
Turn-around Time 10 business days from receipt (if isolate is sent to CDC for further study, turnaround time may be longer)
Interferences/Limitations

Specimen result of rare serotype may be delayed pending CDC review.
Common Causes for Rejection
  • Insufficient specimen growth 
  • Mixed specimen 
  • Improperly stored 
  • Failure to meet submission/shipping guidelines
  • Expired media or collection container
  • Discrepancies between specimen label and submission form
  • Incomplete or missing submission form 
Additional Information May be paired with bacteriological culture.