Pre-Approval Required

None

Supplemental Information or Form

Bacterial Culture for Identification Form LAB 446 is required for submission of samples.

Performed on Specimens From

Human source

Acceptable Sample/Specimen Type for Testing

Pure isolate

Minimum Volume Required

None

Storage & Preservation of Sample/Specimen Prior to Shipping

Store at ambient temperature

Transport

Ship cultures on nonselective nutrient or similar agar in tubes with leak-proof screw cap closures.

Sample/Specimen Labeling

Test subject to CLIA regulations require two patient identifiers on the specimen container and the test requisition

Shipping Instructions which Include Specimen Handling Requirements

Ship at ambient temperature

Test Methodology

Phenotypic Identification, Serotyping

Turnaround Time

4 weeks

Interferences & Limitations

None

Additional Information

None

MDL Points of Contact

 Immunodiagnostic and Molecular Characterization Section

Salmonella Serotyping Lab: Ph (510) 412-3913; Fax (510) 620-9408