There is a schedule of charges for identification. Please contact the laboratory at sbl@esr.cri.nz prior to referral and if B. pseudomallei or B. mallei is suspected.
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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 |
Identification of Burkholderia species |
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Organisms |
Burkholderia species |
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Requested for surveillance |
no |
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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 |
The report will contain the identification of the organism, to the species level if possible. |
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Referral link |