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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	Download form