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Campylobacter Identification | | Updated | 4/8/2010 | | Other Names | Campylobacter speciation; Campylobacter confirmation; Campylobacter; Campy | | How to Order | Check the appropriate box, under Isolate Identification (R/O or Confirm), on the General Microbiology Request Form (form 60) | | Availability | All clients | | Methodology | Standard reference procedures for biochemical identification of Campylobacter; PCR detection of DNA markers for C. jejuni and C. coli if necessary | | Performed | Daily, on regular business days | |
Time to Reporting
| 2 to 8 working days | |
CPT Code
| 87077 – aerobic culture definitive identification
87801 – confirm by amplified probe technique (PCR) |
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Specimen Collection Details
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Collection
| Actively growing isolated organism, on an agar slant or plate media. | |
Optimal Volume
| N/A | |
Minimum Volume
| N/A | |
Handling
| Seal culture media, place in biohazard bag; keep at ambient or refrigerator temperature. Do not freeze, avoid extreme heat. Submit specimen according to Infectious Substance Shipping Guidelines. | |
Transport
| Room temperature or wet ice. | |
Rejection Criteria
| Leaking containers, unlabeled specimens or specimens submitted with incomplete requisition forms. | |
Comments
| For addition information or assistance, please contact the OSPHL at 503-693-4100. |
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