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Haemophilus influenzae / serotype | | Updated | 4/13/2010 | | Other Names | Haemophilus influenzae serology; Haemophilus influenzae serogroup; | | How to Order | Check the Haemophilus influenzae serotype box, under ISOLATE IDENTIFICATION (R/O OR CONFIRM), on the General Microbiology Request Form | | Availability | All clients | | Methodology | Gram stain, Standard reference procedures for bacterial identification and serotyping | | Performed | Daily, on regular business days | |
Time to Reporting
| 3 to 4 working days | |
CPT Code
| 87077, 87147 |
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Specimen Collection Details
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Collection
| Actively growing isolated organism, on an agar slant or plate. | |
Optimal Volume
| N/A | |
Minimum Volume
| N/A | |
Handling
| Seal tube or plate and place into biohazard bag. Transport to laboratory within 48 hours of collection. Do not freeze. Submit specimen according to Infectious Substance Shipping Guidelines. | |
Transport
| Room temperature | |
Rejection Criteria
| Leaking containers, unlabeled specimens or specimens submitted with incomplete requisition forms will not be processed. | |
Comments
| For addition information or assistance, please contact the laboratory at 503.693.4100. |
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