Test Detail

Haemophilus influenzae Isolate Identification/Serotyping

Performed	Avg. Turnaround Time	Method
Test Description		Contact: Reference Microbiology (319) 335-4335 Test Request Form: Bacteriology SHL OpenELIS Code: 1291
This test detects Haemophilus influenzae from isolates. If H. influenzae is detected, serotyping is performed for serotypes A-F. Test performed by the Minnesota Department of Health Public Health Laboratory, St. Paul, MN.
Coralville, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., M-F	7 - 10 business days	Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Fee	CPT Code(s)
No charge	87149
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type:	Bacterial isolate specimen
Collection Instructions:	Actively growing organism in pure culture in a sealed agar plate or slant. Specimen source required.
Temperature and Stability:	Room Temperature; stable for 72 hours.
Unacceptable Conditions:	Mixed cultures or non-viable organisms. An additional processing fee will be billed for all mixed cultures.
Expected Results:
Haemophilus influenzae Serotype: Final report attached electronically. MDH Sample ID.
Shipping:
Wrap specimen container in absorbent material and place inside a biohazard bag. Transport specimen overnight at room temperature. Ship to the Coralville location.
Comments
A processing fee will be billed for all organisms submitted that are not in pure culture, as indicated in under Unacceptable Conditions. This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by the Minnesota Department of Health Public Health Laboratory, 601 North Robert Street, St. Paul, MN 55155 (CLIA Certificate: 24D0651409). It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration: 21CFR 809.30(e). The FDA has determined that such clearance is not necessary.