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Synonym(s):
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Serotyping,
Grouping
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Requisition Form
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G-2B
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Test Description
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Serotyping
of Haemophilus influenzae
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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 from sterile sites
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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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After
overnight incubation at 35 to 37°C w/ ~5% CO2, store slants at
ambient temperature.
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Transport Medium
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Appropriate
solid medium that supports growth
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Specimen Labeling |
- 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 |
- Ship according to Dangerous Goods
Regulations, IATA, and/or CFR 49.
- Ship overnight at room temperature.
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Method
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Slide agglutination serotyping
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Turn-around Time
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2-14 days
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Interferences/Limitations |
- Material
must be viable.
- Improper
storage or shipping temperatures limit organism recovery.
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Common Causes for Rejection |
- 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 |
Only
isolates from sterile sites will be serotyped unless authorization obtained
from epidemiology.
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