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Salmonella Isolate Identification/Serotyping

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Test Description
  • Contact: Reference Microbiology (319) 335-4335
  • Test Request Form: Bacteriology
  • SHL OpenELIS Code: 920
Determining the serogroup of Salmonella isolates to assist epidemiological investigations.
Panel Components
Salmonella Identification
Reflex Test(s)
Enteric Pathogen Identification/Serotyping by Next Generation Sequencing, (Organism Extraction by Next Generation Sequencing: results not reported to facility)
Performed Avg. Turnaround Time Method
Coralville, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., M-F
2 - 14 business days MALDI-TOF Spectrometry
Fee CPT Code(s)
No charge 87798
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: A pure culture of Salmonella species. Sample sources: Blood, Stool, Urine, Wound, Other.
Collection Instructions: Actively growing culture on suitable medium
Shipping:
Wrap specimen container in absorbent material and place inside a biohazard bag. Transport specimen at room temperature. Ship to the Coralville location.
Temperature and Stability: Refrigerated (2-8°C) or Room Temperature; stable for 3 days.
Rejection Criteria: Specimens will be rejected if received under these conditions:

Frozen specimens. Mixed cultures or non-viable organisms
Expected Results:
Salmonella Identification by MALDI-TOF Spectrometry: Salmonella species, Salmonella species not found. Enteric Pathogen Identification/Serotyping by Next Generation Sequencing: Identification of organism and determination of its serotype.
Comments
Required submission per Iowa Administrative Code {641} Chapter 1
Alternate Names
Salmonella serotyping
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319-335-4500 or 1-800-421-IOWA (4692)
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