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Corynebacterium diphtheriae and Corynebacterium ulcerans toxin gene detection

Special Bacteriology Laboratory

All isolates of C. diphtheriae and C. ulcerans are notifiable until toxigenicity is determined, including cutaneous isolates.

Area

Health Science

Lab name

Special Bacteriology Laboratory

Lab location

Kenepuru Science Centre, Porirua

Test name

Corynebacterium diphtheriae and C. ulcerans toxin testing

Organisms

Corynebacterium diphtheriae, Corynebacterium ulcerans

Requested for surveillance

yes

Notice required

no

Sample requirements

Pure viable culture

Pre-transport requirements

Ambient temperature

Transport requirements

Send at ambient temperature without delay

Unacceptable sample types

Mixed culture, non-viable culture

How results reported

PCR results for toxin gene detection are reported to the referring laboratory and notified electronically to EpiSurv.

Test form number

PHFS0647

Referral link

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