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Synonym(s):
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Salmonellae serotyping, molecular
typing
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Requisition Form
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G-2B
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Test Description
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Serotyping
of Salmonellae subtypes
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Pre-Approval Needed
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N/A
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Supplemental Information Required
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N/A
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Supplemental Form(s)
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N/A
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Performed on Specimens from (sources)
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Sample/Specimen Type for Testing
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Pure
isolates
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Minimum Volume/Size Required
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N/A
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Storage/Preservation Prior to Shipping
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Must
be live bacterial growth
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Transport Medium
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Any
media that sustains growth
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Specimen Labeling
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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.
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Shipping and Specimen Handling Requirements
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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
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Method
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Turn-around Time
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10 business days from receipt (if isolate is sent to CDC for further study,
turnaround time may be longer)
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Interferences/Limitations
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- Specimen result of rare serotype may be delayed pending CDC review.
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| Common Causes for Rejection
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-
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
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Additional Information
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May
be paired with bacteriological culture.
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