Serotyping can be useful in an outbreak situation as an initial discriminatory test to link human cases and suspected food. If a result is required in order to inform public health or clinical decision making, please contact the laboratory at sbl@esr.cri.nz
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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 |
Listeria monocytogenes characterisation |
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Organisms |
Listeria monocytogenes |
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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 |
The report will contain the serotyping result. Results are notified electronically to EpiSurv. |
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Referral link |