Aliases
STEC, VTEC
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Test Name
Escherichia coli O157 Identification - Isolate
Test Code
O157ID
Methodology
Biochemicals, Culture, Latex agglutination, MALDI-TOF (matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight) mass spectrometry
Overview/Supplementary
This test detects the presence of Escherichia coli O157:H7 from bacterial isolates. E. coli O157:H7 is a known cause of moderate-severe diarrhea and bloody diarrhea with ~3-20% of cases going on to develop hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS).
Turn Around Time
3-5 days
Specimen Requirements
Isolates: Actively growing culture on media that support the growth of the bacterial isolate submitted.
Special Considerations
This organism is reportable and submission of clinical materials is required by the MN Reportable Disease Rule 4605.7000 - 4605.7900 (https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/reportable/rule/index.html).
Transport/Stability
Store at ambient (8°C to 25°C) temperature. Ship at ambient (8°C to 25°C) or refrigeration (2°C to 8°C) temperature.
Interface/Codes
LOINC: 44090-9
Test Resource ID
896