Vibrio species

• Isolate or specimen submission required.
• Contact CEDEP if foodborne outbreak is suspected.

• Medications: Do not use barium or bismuth before collection of specimen

• Stool

- C&S Culture Transport Media (i.e. ParaPak)

- Semisolid or liquid transport media (i.e. Cary Blair or Amies)

- Commercially available transport system specific for recovery of enteric pathogens from fecal specimens 

• Isolate

- Pure cultures

• Specimen should be labeled with at least two unique patient identifiers along with specimen source and match accompanying test order.

• None

• Stool specimens should be stored at 2-30°C and  arrive at the laboratory within 4 days of specimen collection.  If possible, refrigerate at 2-8°C.
• Isolates should be stored at ambient temperate and submitted within 2 weeks of isolation.

• Stool specimens should be transported in appropriate transport media at 2-30°C with cold packs. If possible, maintain at 2-8°C.
• Isolates should be transported at ambient temperature. 
• All infectious substance shipments must conform to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Material Regulations (HMR 49 C.F.R. Parts 171-180)

• Specimens that do not adhere to all specimen requirements will be rejected.

• Nashville