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Enteric Isolation - Primary Specimen CDC-10106
Synonym(s)
Enteric Pathogen Culture, Stool Culture
CDC Pre-Approval Needed
Supplemental Information Required
Complete one CDC 50.34 Specimen Submission Form per specimen and provide the following specimen information: "Specimen source (type)" and "Transport medium/Specimen preservative." Provide any preliminary results in the "Previous laboratory results" section of the CDC 50.34 Specimen Submission Form.
Supplemental Form
None
Performed on Specimens from
Human, Animal, and Food/Environmental/Medical Devices/Biologics
Acceptable Sample/ Specimen Type for Testing
For FilmArray Gastrointestinal Panel testing, stool in Cary Blair transport medium is required. For all other surveillance testing, acceptable specimen will be determined upon consultation.
Minimum Volume Required
For FilmArray Gastrointestinal Panel testing, a minimum volume of 0.2 mL is required. For all other surveillance testing, acceptable minimum volumes will be determined upon consultation.
Collection, Storage, and Preservation of Specimen Prior to Shipping
For FilmArray Gastrointestinal Panel testing, specimens should be shipped as soon as possible but may be held at room temperature (15-25°C), refrigerated (2-8°C), or frozen (-20°C or lower) for up to 3 weeks prior to shipping. For all other surveillance testing, acceptable storage and preservation conditions will be determined upon consultation.
Transport Medium
For FilmArray Gastrointestinal Panel testing, Cary Blair transport medium is required. For all other surveillance testing, transport medium requirements will be determined upon consultation.
Specimen Labeling
Research or surveillance specimens may be labeled according to protocol. Labels should not include personally identifiable information. The results reported should NOT be used for diagnosis, treatment, assessment of health or management of the individual patient.
Shipping Instructions which Include Specimen Handling Requirements
CDC does not accept routine shipments on weekends or holidays. Please make sure packages arrive Monday – Friday. For FilmArray Gastrointestinal Panel testing, specimens may be shipped at room temperature with room temperature cold packs, refrigerated with refrigerated or frozen cold packs, or frozen with dry ice. For surveillance only testing, specimen shipping conditions will be determined upon consultation.
Ship To:
[Insert CDC Point of Contact]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
RDSB/STATT Unit 129
1600 Clifton Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
[Insert CDC Point of Contact’s Telephone Number]
All samples must be shipped in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations. Upon shipment, submitter should send an email to the CDC POC providing shipping company, shipped date and package tracking number.
Ship To:
[Insert CDC Point of Contact]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
RDSB/STATT Unit 129
1600 Clifton Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
[Insert CDC Point of Contact’s Telephone Number]
All samples must be shipped in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations. Upon shipment, submitter should send an email to the CDC POC providing shipping company, shipped date and package tracking number.
Methodology
Enrichment, Detection and Isolation, Phenotypic or Genetic Identification and Subtyping, including Syndromic PCR Panels, Serotyping, and Virulence Profiling
Turnaround Time
13 Weeks
Interferences & Limitations
Inferences and limitations will be discussed upon consultation.
Additional Information
Targeted organisms include: Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter, Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) and other diarrheagenic Escherichia coli, pathogenic Enterobacteriaceae, Listeria, Vibrio, Cronobacter, and related foodborne and waterborne pathogens.
CDC Points of Contact
Version
1.8
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