Shigella species

TEST NAME	Shigella species
DISEASE/DISORDER	Diarrheal disease, shigellosis
ALTERNATE NAME(S)	Enteric pathogens, stool culture, aerobic bacterial stool culture, Shigella stool culture
METHODOLOGY	Culture
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS	Isolate or specimen submission required Contact CEDEP if foodborne outbreak is suspected
ORDERING INFORMATION	TDH DLS Requisition: PH-4182 Clinical Submission Requisition

Specimen Requirements

Patient Preparation	Medications: Do not use barium or bismuth before collection of specimen
Specimen Collection	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 Labeling	Specimen must be labeled with at least two unique patient identifiers and match accompanying PH-4182 Clinical Submission Requisition.
Specimen Processing	None
Specimen Storage and Preservation	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 conditions and submitted within 2 weeks of isolation.
Specimen Transport	Stool: Ship stool specimens 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 Materials Regulations (HMR 49 C.F.R. Parts 171-180).
Specimen Acceptability and Rejection	Specimens that do not adhere to all specimen requirements will be rejected.
Testing Location	Nashville

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