Reference Bacterial Culture (Bacteriology)
Lab test instructions for Reference Bacterial Culture (Bacteriology)
Diseases
Organisms qualified for submission include all required isolates or source material described in 7 AAC 27.007(e).
Organisms
Corynebacterium diphtheriae
Test Method
Culture and identification
Availability
Routine testing
Specimen type
- Pure isolate either on swab, slant, or plate
- Bacterial transport media
Specimen collection instructions
If referring potential bioterrorism agent specimen for testing, please contact the ASPHL Biothreat Team prior to submitting samples.
Storage and transport
Ambient temperature
Package and label as UN3373 Biological Substance, Category B
If submitting a routine test, Ship to: Alaska State Public Health Laboratory: Anchorage, ATTN: Clinical Microbiology
If referring potential bioterrorism agent specimen for testing, ship to: Anchorage Public Health Laboratory, ATTN: Special Pathogens
Results
Organism identified (genus and species)
Turnaround time
3-7 days
Notes
Visit Report a Health Condition for further information on submission of isolates to ASPHL
