Test Detail
Shigella Isolate Identification/Serotyping
Back to Test Directory| Test Description |
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| Determining the serogroup of Shigella isolates to assist epidemiological investigations. | |||||
| Panel Components | |||||
| Enteric Pathogen Identification/Serotyping | |||||
| Reflex Test(s) | |||||
| Enteric Pathogen Identification/Serotyping by Next Generation Sequencing, Shiga toxin - Producing E. coli (STEC) stx DNA Screen by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), (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 | Agglutination | |||
| Fee | CPT Code(s) | ||||
| No charge | 87147 | ||||
| Specimen Requirements | |||||
| Specimen Type: | A pure culture of Shigella species | ||||
| 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. |
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| Expected Results: | |||||
| Identification of organism and determination of its serotype | |||||
| Comments | |||||
| Required submission per Iowa Administrative Code {641} Chapter 1 | |||||
| Alternate Names | |||||
| Shigella serotyping | |||||
