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Test Order
Test Order
Bacillus species Identification (Not B. anthracis)
CDC-10142
Synonym(s)
Gram-positive bacilli
CDC Pre-Approval Needed
None
Supplemental Information Required
Please complete all sections on the CDC 50.34 Specimen Submission Form. Please notify laboratory point of contact listed below of shipment if this is a critical care specimen.
Supplemental Form
None
Performed on Specimens from
Human and Food/Environmental/Medical Devices/Biologics
Acceptable Sample/ Specimen Type for Testing
Actively growing pure culture bacterial isolate on an agar slant, Lowenstein Jensen, trypticase soy agar (with or without sheep blood), heart infusion agar (with or without rabbit blood), chocolate agar, Sabouraud dextrose agar
Minimum Volume Required
Not Applicable
Collection, Storage, and Preservation of Specimen Prior to Shipping
Store isolates at room temperature (15-25°C) for up to 7 days prior to shipping.
Transport Medium
Not Applicable
Specimen Labeling
This test order can accommodate diagnostic and non-diagnostic specimens. Testing subject to CLIA regulations requires two primary patient identifiers (e.g., patient first and last name, date of birth, unique patient identifier from time of collection, such as medical record number) on the specimen container and on the test requisition.
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.
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. Ship at room temperature with room-temperature cold packs.
Ship To:
[Insert CDC Point of Contact]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
RDSB/STATT Unit 17
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.
Ship To:
[Insert CDC Point of Contact]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
RDSB/STATT Unit 17
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.
Methodology
Primary culture based on specimen type, 16S sequence based identification, Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry
Turnaround Time
3 Weeks
Interferences & Limitations
No significant interferences or limitations are currently known.
Additional Information
If available, please provide patient history including if the patient has used a catheter and/or if the patient is immunocompromised.
Some isolates require additional time to accurately characterize the organism which may result in a longer turnaround time. Please contact the laboratory if concerned about a delay.
CDC Points of Contact
Version
2.3
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