Shigella Culture for Identification (Including serogrouping)

Test Order - Shigella spp. Culture for Identification

Synonym(s) - None

Methodology - Culture, biochemical identification, slide 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 available

Additional Collection Instructions - Not available

Additional Required Information - Please include identification results with submission. If XDR Shigella isolated, please include a copy of the AST profile.

Send Out? - Yes (if unable to identify in-house).

Turnaround Time - Up to 8 weeks.

Testing Restrictions - Not available

Limitations / Notes / Disclaimers - Laboratories are required to send Shigella spp. isolates per Title 17 compliance. Please see here for the The guidelines for Reportable Conditions. Biochemical identification of Shigella spp. not routinely performed at the San Francisco Public Health Laboratory.