| Methodology: |
Pulsed-Field Gel Electrophoresis
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Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
3-10 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Organisms, in pure culture on agar slant or on swab in bacterial transport media, that are epidemiologically related or are recurrent isolates from the same patient.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Sealed container at 20-25°C.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Remarks: Contact the Microbiology Laboratory (800) 242-2787 extension 2576, prior to submission of the organisms. One report will be generated for each batch tested.
Unacceptable Conditions: Nonviable organisms, mixed cultures, and leaking containers.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
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