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Yersinia enterocolitica and pseudotuberculosis sub-typing

Enteric Reference Laboratory

Area

Health Science

Lab name

Enteric Reference Laboratory

Lab location

NCBID Wallaceville

Test name

Yersinia sub-typing

Organisms

Yersinia enterocolitica and yersinia pseudotuberculosis

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 Yersinia species sub-type will be reported.

Test form number

PHFS0647

Referral link

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