CONFIRMATION TESTING FOR BACTERIAL IDENTIFICATION
Bacterial Culture Identification- Aerobic
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TYPE OF TEST
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Reference cultures of isolates will be accepted for identification using Biochemical identification system and DNA sequencing.
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SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
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Growth should be apparent before submission to the laboratory. Clinical material for primary isolation will not be accepted.
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SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS
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Ship in a manner to ensure survival of aerobic isolate.
Ship according to regulations for infectious substances.
Complete and enclose bacteriology laboratory form.
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DAYS TEST PERFORMED
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Monday – Friday
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RESULTS AVAILABLE
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Upon completion of identification.
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REPORTING & INTERPRETATION
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Cultures will be reported by genus and species in most cases. On occasion, genus only will be reported.
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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
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Organisms that are not readily identifiable may be forwarded to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta for further identification.
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Bacterial Culture Identification- Anaerobic
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TYPE OF TEST
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Reference cultures of isolates will be accepted for identification using Biochemical identification system and DNA sequencing.
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SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
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Growth should be apparent before submission to the laboratory. Clinical material for primary isolation will not be accepted.
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SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS
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Ship in a manner to ensure survival of anaerobic isolate.
Ship according to regulations for infectious substances.
Complete and enclose bacteriology laboratory form.
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DAYS TEST PERFORMED
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Monday – Friday
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RESULTS AVAILABLE
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Upon completion of identification
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REPORTING & INTERPRETATION
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Cultures will be reported by genus and species in most cases. On occasion, genus only will be reported.
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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
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Anaerobic organisms that are not readily identifiable may be forwarded to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta for further identification. See also Clostridium botulinum.
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