Isolates of group A streptococcus from normally sterile sites, and from serious disease such as glomerulonephritis, necrotizing fasciitis, rheumatic fever, and septic arthritis, or from outbreaks of infection, are referred for characterisation and disease surveillance.
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Area |
Health Science |
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Lab name |
Streptococcal Reference Laboratory |
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Lab location |
Kenepuru Science Centre, Porirua |
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Test name |
Group A streptococcus emm typing |
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Organisms |
Streptococcus pyogenes, Group A streptoccus |
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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 |
Ambient temperature |
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Unacceptable sample types |
Mixed culture, non-viable culture |
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How results reported |
The emm type results are reported to the referring laboratory. |
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Referral link |