Test Order Name - Salmonella Serogrouping and Serotyping
Synonym(s) - None
Methodology - Culture, biochemical identification, slide agglutination, tube agglutination
Acceptable Specimen Type(s) for Testing - Pure isolates
Transport / Collection Medium - Transport on nutrient agar slant, packaged and sealed according to regulations.
Storage and Preservation of Specimen - Refrigerate until transported to the laboratory. Transport at room temperature.
Minimum Volume Required - Not applicable
Additional Collection Instructions - None
Additional Required Information - Please include identification results with submission.
Send Out? - Yes (serotyping). Serogrouping performed in-house.
Turnaround Time - 8 weeks
Testing Restrictions - None
Limitations / Notes / Disclaimers - All Salmonella isolates are required by California State regulations to be forwarded to the local public health laboratory for serotyping. Biochemical identification of Salmonella spp. not routinely performed at the San Francisco Public Health Laboratory.