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Salmonella / Identification | | Updated | 10/12/2009 | | Other Names | Salmonella serotyping; Salmonella confirmation | | 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 and serological identification of Salmonella to the subspecies level. Identification of O (somatic) antigens and H (flagellar) antigens. | | Performed | | |
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Collection
| Actively growing isolated organism, in pure culture, on an agar slant or plated media. | |
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Handling
| Seal plate or tube, place in biohazard bag; keep at room temperature or refrigerate. Do not freeze, avoid extreme heat. Submit specimen according to Infectious Substance Shipping Guidelines. | |
Transport
| Room temperature or wet ice | |
Rejection Criteria
| Broken or leaking containers, unlabeled specimens, or specimens with incomplete requisition forms will not be processed. | |
Comments
| All Salmonella isolates will be further differentiated by PFGE (Pulsed Field Gel Electrophoresis). For addition information or assistance, please contact the laboratory at 503.693.4100. |
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