| Methodology: |
16S rDNA Sequencing
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Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
2-5 days
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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. Source of specimen is required.
Transport: Organism in a 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.)
Unacceptable Conditions: Nonviable organisms, mixed cultures, leaking containers, organisms submitted in liquid media.
Stability: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
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