| Method |
RPLA - Reverse Passive Latex Agglutination |
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| Preferred Specimen |
Various suspect food samples. 10 grams. |
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| Specimen Container |
Sterile food sample container. |
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| Specimen Identification |
Label with sample chain of custody. |
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| Special Instructions |
Store and ship at 4 - 8 °C. |
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| Shipping Requirements |
Use cold packs to maintain required temperature. |
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| Note |
Post antibiotic specimens may be compromised for the confirmatory culture methods. |
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| Sample Rejection Criteria |
- Improper specimen transport
- Mislabeled or Unlabeled specimen
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| Turn-around-time |
24 hours |
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