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Shigella serotyping and biotyping

Enteric Reference Laboratory

Area	Health Science
Lab name	Enteric Reference Laboratory
Lab location	Wallaceville Science Centre, Upper Hutt
Test name	Shigella serotyping and biotyping
Organisms	Shigella species
Requested for surveillance	yes
Notice required	no
Routine turnaround time	10 days
Sample requirements	Pure culture
Media requirements	Nutrient agar slope
Pre-transport requirements	Ambient temperature
Transport requirements	Ambient temperature
Unacceptable sample types	Mixed cultures will not be tested
How results reported	The Shigella species and serotype identified is reported. For isolates of Shigella sonnei, a biotype is also reported based on biochemical reactions.Where PCR has been carried out the report will indicate the presence or absence of the vir A and ipai
Test form number	PHFS0647
Referral link	Download form