Clostridium botulinum (Botulism) Mouse Bio-assay

Clostridium botulinum (Botulism) Mouse Bio-assay
DataValue
Method Animal Inoculation (Toxin Detection)
CPT Code
Preferred Specimen
  • Suspect food in original container
  • Stool (Adult or Infant): 1 gm
  • Serum (Adult Only): 5 mLs
Other Acceptable Specimens None
Specimen Container
  • Stool: Fresh Sample
  • Serum: Red Top
Specimen Identification Label specimen with patient’s first and last name, DOB and date/time of collection.
Special Instructions Notify local Health Authority AND the Nevada State Epidemiologist ((775) 684-5900) with any suspected botulism case.
Shipping Requirements Store and ship refrigerated (2–8 °C) temperature.
DO NOT freeze
Sample Rejection Criteria
  • Inappropriate specimen transport
  • Mislabeled / Unlabeled specimen
Testing Location Utah Division of Epidemiology and Lab Services
Salt Lake City, UT 84113-1105
Turn-around-time 4 Working Days