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Requisition Forms

Reference Details

Description:

Biochemical and genetic identification of Neisseria meningitidis.

Test Category:
Identification
Pathogen:
Neisseria meningitidis
Illnesses and Diseases:
  • 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 of invasive disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis.

Accompanying Documentation:

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

 

Comments:

N/A

Methods and Interpretation of Results:

See reference below.

Turnaround Time:

20 calendar days (unless specified as urgent).

Contact:
Phone #: (204) 789-2130
Fax: (204) 789-2018
References:
  1. Manual of Clinical Microbiology 9th edition. Edited by P. R. Murray, E. J. Baron, J. H. Jorgensen, M. L. Landry and M. A. Pfaller.