Identification is done using biochemical tests. A PCR targeting the toxin genes is also performed.
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Area |
Health Science |
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Lab name |
Enteric Reference Laboratory |
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Lab location |
NCBID Wallaceville |
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Test name |
Vibrio parahaemolyticus |
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Organisms |
Vibrionaceae |
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Requested for surveillance |
yes |
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Notice required |
no |
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Routine turnaround time |
10 days |
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Sample requirements |
Pure culture |
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Media requirements |
Nutrient agar slope |
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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 cultures will not be tested |
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How results reported |
The Vibrio species identifiction will be reported. The presence of thermolabile, thermostable, and thermostable-related haemolysin genes as well as the sequence type will be reported for Vibrio parahaemolyticus. |
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