MALDI-TOF

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Description:

Identification of suspected Enterobacteriaceae by MALDI-TOF

Test Category:
Identification
Pathogen:
Suspected nosocomial pathogens
Laboratory:
Antimicrobial Resistance and Nosocomial Infections
Illnesses and Diseases:
  • Various
Specimen:

Pure culture.

Collection Method:

N/A

Specimen Processing, Storage and Shipping:

Send cultures as growth on culture medium or in transport medium.

Transportation of Dangerous Goods:

Shipping of specimens shall be done by a TDG certified individual in accordance with TDG regulations. For additional information regarding classification of specimens for the purposes of shipping, consult either Part 2 Appendix 3 of the TDG Regulations or section 3.6.2 of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations as applicable.

For additional guidance on the transport of infectious substances in other languages, please click on the link below.  http://www.who.int/ihr/capacity-strengthening/infectious-substances/en/

Patient Criteria:

Suspected organism should be one that is commonly worked on in the Antimicrobial Resistance and Nosocomial Infection (ARNI) group.

Accompanying Documentation:

Completed Antimicrobial Resistance and Nosocomial Infections Requisition.

Comments:

Please consult lab prior to requesting test.

Methods and Interpretation of Results:

Results compared to a known standard using the Bruker method.

Turnaround Time:

6 calendar days.

Contact:
Phone: (204) 789-5000
Fax: (204) 789-5020
Email: phac.nml.ARNI-RAIN.lnm.aspc@canada.ca
References:
  1. Freiwald A., Sauer A. 2009. Phylogenetic classification and identification of bacteria by mass spectrometry. Nature publishing group. 4(5):732-42.
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