All isolates of C. diphtheriae and C. ulcerans are notifiable until toxigenicity is determined, including cutaneous isolates.
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Area |
Health Science |
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Lab name |
Special Bacteriology Laboratory |
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Lab location |
Kenepuru Science Centre, Porirua |
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Test name |
Corynebacterium diphtheriae and C. ulcerans toxin testing |
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Organisms |
Corynebacterium diphtheriae, Corynebacterium ulcerans |
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Requested for surveillance |
yes |
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Notice required |
no |
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Sample requirements |
Pure viable culture |
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Pre-transport requirements |
Ambient temperature |
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Transport requirements |
Send at ambient temperature without delay |
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Unacceptable sample types |
Mixed culture, non-viable culture |
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How results reported |
PCR results for toxin gene detection are reported to the referring laboratory and notified electronically to EpiSurv. |
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Referral link |