Corynebacterium diphtheriae and C. ulcerans toxin testing
Registry Details
| Area | Health Science |
| Lab name | Special Bacteriology Laboratory |
| Lab location | Kenepuru Science Centre, Porirua |
| Test name | Corynebacterium diphtheriae and C. ulcerans toxin testing |
| Organisms | C. diphtheriae, C. ulcerans |
| Requested for surveillance | yes |
| Notice required | no |
| Culture requirements | Pure culture |
| Pre-transport requirements | Ambient temperature |
| Transport requirements | Send at ambient temperature without delay |
| Unacceptable sample types | Mixed culture |
| How results reported | The report will contain the toxin testing result. Results are notified electronically to EpiSurv. |
| Referral link | Form |
Details
Toxin testing results are reported and notified electronically to EpiSurv as soon as possible after receipt of the sample to assist the response.