| Test: | Shigella Serotyping |
| Synonym: | Shigella typing, serogrouping |
| Method: | Latex Agglutination |
| Availability: | Test performed Daily, results within 24 - 48 hours. |
| Specimen: | Pure isolate on media slant or plate |
| Collection Device: | Organisms isolated from routine cultures submitted on media slant Specimen Labeling: Test subject to CLIA regulations and required 2 patient identifiers on specimen container and requisition forms |
| Volume: | Not applicable |
| Storage/Transport: | Prior to and during shipment: Ambient 15-25°C Shipping instructions, including specimen-handling requirements during transport: All screw-top tubes must be sealed with parafilm or tape. Vacutainer tubes do not require parafilm or tape to seal. Package and ship as UN3373 Category B, Biological Substance. Place in biohazard bag with absorbent material. Transport by NPHL ground courier (NPHL brown shipper required). If courier not available, contact Client Services (866) 290-1406 to arrange pickup. See instructions and shipping address: http://nphl.org |
| Unacceptable: | Mixed cultures |
| Specimen Stability: | Stable at Ambient 15-25°C |
| Reference Interval: | Negative |
| Reportable Disease: | Positive results are reported to local or state health department. Refer to Nebraska DHHS Title 173, Communicable Diseases |
| Comments: | Pre-approval needed from state or local health department. Send approval to NPHL@unmc.edu or call (402) 559-9444. Supplemental Forms Required – Nulirt packing list or NPHL Test Order Form (completed in entirety) must accompany the specimen. Test Includes serogrouping and banking of referred organism. Include the test method used for identification on the request form. |
| Revised: | 7/15/2019 |