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Multi-Locus Sequence Typing (MLST)

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Description:

Multi-locus sequence typing (MLST) of Haemophilus influenzae.

Test Category:
Molecular Typing
Pathogen:
Haemophilus influenzae
Illnesses and Diseases:
  • Respiratory tract infections
  • Septicaemia
  • Bacteraemia
  • Cellulitis
  • Epiglottitis
  • Inner ear infections
  • Meningitis
Specimen:

Pure culture.

Specimens may be subject to rejection if they are not the appropriate sample type or are not accompanied by relevant patient information.

Collection Method:

N/A

Specimen Processing, Storage and Shipping:

Send as growth on culture medium (preferred) or on a swab in transport medium. Cultures can be also shipped frozen on dry ice.

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.

 

Patient Criteria:

Suspected invasive disease due to H. influenzae.

Accompanying Documentation:

Completed Vaccine Preventable Bacterial Diseases requisition form including sender lab name, address and telephone number. Patient identifier (specimen reference #), date of birth and sex. Type of specimen, date collected and test requested. Vaccine history (if known).

Comments:

N/A

Methods and Interpretation of Results:

For research purposes only.

Turnaround Time:

30 calendar days.

Contact:
Phone #: (204) 789-2130
Fax: (204) 789-2018
References:
  1. Meats, E., E.J. Feil, S. Stringer, A.J. Cody, R. Goldstein, J.S. Kroll, T. Popovic, and B.G. Spratt. 2003. Characterization of encapsulated and non-encapsulated Haemophilus influenzae and determination of phylogenetic relationship by multilocus sequence typing. J. Clin. Microbiol. 41:1623-1636.