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Molecular Detection by Real Time PCR

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Description:

Molecular detection of Haemophilus influenzae DNA by Real Time PCR.

Test Category:
Molecular Detection
Pathogen:
Haemophilus influenzae
Illnesses and Diseases:
  • Respiratory tract infections
  • Septicaemia
  • Bacteremia
  • Cellulitis
  • Epiglottitis
  • Inner ear infections
  • Meningitis
Specimen:

Culture, or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Minimum of 0.5 mL of CSF.

Collection Method:

N/A

Specimen Processing, Storage and Shipping:

Send as growth on culture medium (preferred) or on a swab in transport medium. Cultures can be also shipped frozen on dry ice. Store CSF samples in freezer and ship frozen on dry ice.

Transportation of Dangerous Goods:

Shipping of specimens shall be done by a TDG certified individual in accordance with TDG regulations. For additional information regarding classification of specimens for the purposes of shipping, consult either Part 2 Appendix 3 of the TDG Regulations or section 3.6.2 of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations as applicable.

Patient Criteria:

Suspected invasive or non-invasive disease due to H. influenzae.

Accompanying Documentation:

Completed Vaccine Preventable Bacterial Diseases requisition form including sender lab name, address and telephone number. Patient identifier (specimen reference #), date of birth and sex. Type of specimen, date collected and test requested. Vaccine history (if known).

Comments:

N/A

Methods and Interpretation of Results:

For research purposes only.

Turnaround Time:

20 calendar days.

Contact:
Phone #: (204) 789-2130 or (204) 789-6017
Fax: (204) 789-2018
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