Yersinia species (other than Y. pestis)

• Contact CEDEP if foodborne outbreak is suspected.
• This test is not for Yersinia pestis, please contact the Bioterrorism laboratory if 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 

-Isolates should be stored at ambient conditions and submitted within 2 weeks of isolation

• Stool: 

-Ship stool specimens in appropriate transport media at 2-30°C with cold packs. If possible, maintain at 2-8°C.

• Isolates: 

-Ship isolates in ambient conditions.

• 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.

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