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Plesiomonas/Identification | | Updated | 1/18/2011 | | Other Names | | | How to Order |
Check the appropriate box, under Isolate Identification (R/O or Confirm), on the General Microbiology Request Form. | | Availability | | | Methodology |
Standard reference procedures for biochemical identification of Plesiomonas species
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Collection
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Actively growing isolated organism, in pure culture, on an agar slant or plated media.
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Handling
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Seal plate or tube, place in biohazard bag; keep at ambient or refrigerator temperature. Do not freeze, avoid extreme heat. Submit specimen according to Infectious Substance Shipping Guidelines.
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Transport
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Room temperature or wet ice | |
Rejection Criteria
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Broken or leaking containers, unlabeled specimens, or specimens with incomplete requisition forms will not be processed. | |
Comments
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For addition information or assistance, please contact the laboratory at 503.693.4100 |
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