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Synonym(s):
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Enteric
pathogen, Fermentative gram negative rod
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Requisition Form
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G-2B
for non-reportable organisms
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Test Description
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Identification
of Enteric Bacteria from reference culture
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Pre-Approval Needed
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N/A
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Supplemental Information Required
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N/A
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Supplemental Form(s)
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N/A
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Performed on Specimens from (sources)
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Human
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Sample/Specimen Type for Testing
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Pure
isolate
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Minimum Volume/Size Required
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At least
one viable colony
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Storage/Preservation Prior to Shipping
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Room
temperature or refrigerated
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Transport Medium
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Appropriate
medium that supports growth
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Specimen Labeling
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- Two patient-specific identifiers required (e.g., patient full name, date of birth, Medical record number)
- Identifiers on specimen must exactly match submission form.
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Shipping and Specimen Handling Requirements
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- Ship according to Dangerous Goods Regulations,
IATA, and/or CFR 49.
- Ship specimens overnight Monday-Thursday
to avoid weekend deliveries.
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Method
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Bacterial culture, MALDI-TOF (mass spectrometry) |
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Turn-around Time
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2-21 days
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Interferences/Limitations
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Material must be viable.
- Improper
storage or shipping temperatures limit organism recovery.
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| Common Causes for Rejection
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Insufficient quantity
- Unacceptable
specimen type or source
- Improper shipping conditions
- Expired media or
collection container
- Discrepancies between specimen label and submission
form
- Incomplete or missing submission form.
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Additional Information
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N/A
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