Test Order Enteric Isolation - Primary Specimen

Pre-Approval Required

Consultation with the Foodborne & Waterborne Diseases Section (510) 412-3796, is required prior to submission of specimens. Specimens sent without prior approval will not be tested.

Supplemental Information or Form

Consult with Foodborne & Waterborne Diseases Section before submitting samples. Targeted organisms include Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter, Shiga-toxin Producing Escherichia coli (STEC), Yesinia, Vibrio, Aeromonas, and Plesiomonas shigelloides.

Form “LAB 414” is required for submission of samples.

Performed on Specimens From

Human source

Acceptable Sample/Specimen Type for Testing

Feces

Minimum Volume Required

1 gram or 1 mL

Storage & Preservation of Sample/Specimen Prior to Shipping

Store sample at 4°C

Transport

Buffered Glycerol Saline and Cary-Blair

Sample/Specimen Labeling

Testing subject to CLIA regulations require two patient identifiers on the specimen container and the test requisition

Shipping Instructions which Include Specimen Handling Requirements

 ​​Transport all clinical specimens refrigerated using frozen gel packs. Do not use wet or dry ice.

Test Methodology

Enrichment, Isolation, Phenotypic Testing, Serotyping, PCR

Turnaround Time

4 weeks

Interferences & Limitations

None

Additional Information

None

MDL Points of Contact

MDL - Foodborne & Waterborne Diseases Section (510) 412-3796

Monday-Friday 8 AM to 5 PM PT

Email: MDL.Submissions@CDPH.ca.gov​