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Salmonella/Shigella for Identification (Speciation)
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General
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Clinical Use:
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Speciation of Salmonella and Shigella isolates. |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested Monday-Friday. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Salmonella Speciation, Shigella Speciation, |
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Code:
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CXIDE |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample ambient. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Not Applicable
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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PLATE Container (PLATE), |
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Sample Type:
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Culture Isolate |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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N/A |
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Collection Instructions:
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Sample should be presented as a pure isolate that has been biochemically confirmed to genus level and subcultured onto nutrient agar slope or suitable culture medium. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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N/A |
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Stability:
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample ambient. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Enteric |
Microbiology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4354 |
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Last Updated : 17-12-2020 11:18 |