Streptococcus pneumoniae

TEST NAME Streptococcus pneumoniae
DISEASE/DISORDER Pneumonia, bacteremia, bacterial meningitidis, septic arthritis, osteomyelitis, idiopathic bacterial infections
ALTERNATE NAME(S) Streptococcus pneumoniae culture, Streptococcus pneumoniae, invasive disease
METHODOLOGY Culture
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Isolate submission is REQUIRED for laboratories.
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Specimen Requirements

Patient Preparation
  • None
Specimen Collection
  • Pure culture on non-selective media slants such as Trypticase Soy, Blood, or Chocolate agar from normally sterile sites.
Specimen Labeling
  • Specimen should be labeled with at least two unique patient identifiers along with specimen source and match accompanying test order.
Specimen Processing
  • None
Specimen Storage and Preservation
  • Store isolate in ambient conditions.
Specimen Transport
  • Transport isolate in ambient conditions.
  • Do not send refrigerated or frozen.
  • 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
  • Specimens that do not meet all specimen requirements will be rejected.
Testing Location
  • Nashville

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