| Methodology: |
Standard reference procedures for aerobic bacterial identification and/or 16s rDNA sequencing for select bacterial isolates.
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Actively growing isolated organism, in pure culture, on agar slant or on a swab in bacterial transport media. For identification of E. coli 0157:H7 order test E. coli Shiga-like toxin by EIA (0060047). For identification AND susceptibility testing order Aerobic Organism Identification with Reflex to Susceptibility (0065070). Source of specimen is required.
Transport: Sealed container at 20-25°C.
Submit specimen according to Infectious Substance, Category A, shipping guidelines.
Pediatric Collection/Transport:
Submit specimen according to Infectious Substance, Category A, shipping guidelines.
Remarks: Indicate source of organism and any other pertinent information, including a warning if organism is suspected to be a dangerous pathogen (Brucella, Francisella, etc.). The selection and extent of tests used for identification vary according to the specimen source and the type of organism suspected.
Unacceptable Conditions: Nonviable organisms, mixed cultures, or leaking containers. Organisms submitted in liquid media.
Stability: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
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