Aliases
Strep pneumo
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Test Name
Streptococcus pneumoniae Serotyping - Isolate
Test Code
SPNSER
Methodology
Whole genome sequencing
Overview/Supplementary
This test confirms the identification and serotypes Streptococcus pneumoniae from isolates collected from invasive specimens.
Turn Around Time
7-14 days
Specimen Requirements
Isolates: Actively growing culture from an invasive site on media that support the growth of the bacterial isolate submitted.
Special Considerations
If submitting isolate for AR Lab Network, please fill out ARLAB Central Region Clinical Testing and Submission form: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/idlab/arln.html.
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 and ship at ambient (8°C to 25°C) or refrigerated (2°C to 8°C) temperature.
Interface/Codes
LOINC: 85688-0
Test Resource ID
941