Test: |
Bacterial Organism Identification for Confirmation of Reportable Disease Isolates |
Synonym: |
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Method: |
Standard reference procedures for bacterial identification |
Availability: |
Monday through Friday by 0900 |
Specimen: |
Submit actively-growing isolated organism in pure culture on agar slant |
Collection Device: |
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Volume: |
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Storage/Transport: |
Submit organism in NPHL Triple Pack at room temperature. Specimen must be shipped via NPHL ground courier or Federal Express. Call NPHL at 402.559.2440 or 866.290.1406 for pickup. |
Unacceptable: |
Nonviable organism, mixed culture, leaking container |
Specimen Stability: |
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Reference Interval: |
Full identification of clinically significant isolates |
Reportable Disease: |
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Comments: |
Indicate source of organism, identification test results, suspected infection and any other pertinent information. For AFB mycobacterium isolates, see "AFB/Mycobacterium Identification." See "Escherichia coli (Hemorrhagic) Culture, Stool" for confirmation of E. coli 0157:H7 isolates. |
Revised: |
2/13/2012 |