Clostridium botulinum

TEST NAME Clostridium botulinum
DISEASE/DISORDER Botulism
ALTERNATE NAME(S) None
METHODOLOGY LRN-B Botulinum toxin testing:  PCR/ 7500DX and Mouse Bioassay
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
  • Isolate Submission REQUIRED.
  • Contact Bioterrorism laboratory before submission. 
ORDERING INFORMATION TDH DLS Requisition:  PH-4263 Clinical Select Agent Rule-Out Submission Requisition

Specimen Requirements

Patient Preparation
  • None
Specimen Collection
  • Acceptable Specimen Sources/Type(s) for Submission

-  Serum

-  Stool

-  Vomitus

-  Wound culture (swab)

-  Culture isolate
Specimen Labeling
  • Specimen must be labeled with at least two unique patient identifiers and match accompanying PH-4263 Clinical Select Agent Rule-Out Submission Requisition.
Specimen Processing
  • None
Specimen Storage and Preservation
  • Contact Bioterrorism laboratory prior to shipment to determine appropriate specimen handling based on LRN protocols.
Specimen Transportation
  • Contact Bioterrorism laboratory prior to shipment to determine appropriate specimen handling based on LRN protocols.
  • All infectious substance shipments must conform to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR 49 C.F.R. Parts 171-180).
Specimen Acceptability and Rejection
  • Contact Bioterrorism laboratory before submission. 
Testing Location
  • Nashville

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