Serotyping: Salmonella sp., Shigella sp., Neisseria meningitidis, Haemophilus influenzae

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Test parameter Details
Method Agglutination
CPT Code Varies depending on test performed
Preferred Specimen Pure Culture Isolate received on a TSA, BHI slant or other nutritive holding media
Other Acceptable Specimens None
Specimen Container Culture Media
Specimen Identification Label with patient's first and last name, DOB and date/time of collection.
Special Instructions Indicate specimen source on requisition slip.
Shipping Requirements Store and ship at room temperature.
Transport to lab as soon as possible.
Sample Rejection Criteria
  • Specimen Tubes Broken in Transit
  • Inadequate growth on media
  • Sample not a pure culture isolate
  • Mislabeled/Unlabeled specimen
Turn-around-time Up to 2 weeks