Haemophilus ducreyi

• Prior notification required before submission.
• Contact General Bacteriology 615-837- 5508

• Cleanse the area by flushing with sterile physiological saline.

• Clinical Specimens

-Approved specimen source: Ulcer material from margins of genital lesions, lymph node aspirates, pus, aspirates from buboes.

-Material should be collected from the base of the ulcer with a swab.

-Place swab in transport such as Amies or Amies with charcoal.

• Isolates

-Must be grown on Chocolate agar or Blood Agar Plates for Haemophilus ducreyi (BAHD)

• Specimen must be labeled with at least two unique patient identifiers and match accompanying PH-4182 Clinical Submission Requisition.

• None

• Place in transport such as Amies or Amies with charcoal. Refrigerate at 2-8°C and transport specimen within 4 hours of collection.
• Isolates should be stored at ambient temperature.

• Ship clinical specimens at 2-8°C on ice packs overnight within 4 hours of collection.
• Ship isolates at ambient temperature.
• All infectious substance shipments must conform to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR 49 C.F.R. Parts 171-180). 

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

• Nashville