Multi-Locus Sequence Typing (MLST)

Multi-locus sequence typing (MLST) of Neisseria meningitidis.

Pure culture.

N/A

Send as growth on culture medium (preferred) or on a swab in transport medium. Cultures can be also shipped frozen on dry ice.

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.

Suspected of invasive disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis.

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).

N/A

For research purposes only.

20 calendar days (unless specified urgent).

1. http://pubmlst.org/neisseria (website: PubMLST, Neisseria MLST Home Page).