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| TEST NAME | Salmonella/Shigella Reference Culture |
|---|---|
| DEPARTMENT | BACT |
| TESTS | B20 |
| DESCRIPTION | Salmonella/Shigella culture identification and confirmation utilizing conventional biochemical, serological, matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time of resolution (MALDI-TOF), and whole genome sequencing techniques. |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | SPECIMEN: Pure culture isolates CONTAINER: Slanted tubed media preferred, motility deeps acceptable. COLLECTION: Do not refrigerate or freeze TRANSPORT CONDITIONS: Room Temperature (25±5°C): Acceptable Refrigerated (5±3°C): Acceptable Frozen (-15±5°C): Unacceptable |
| TURNAROUND TIME (TAT) | 5 days |
| REFERENCE RANGE | Negative |
| TEST METHOD | Culture |
| CPT CODES | 87045 87077 |